Bleeding Disorders Flashcards
what is haemophilia
the second most common inherited hemorragic disorder
what are the 2 types of haemophilia
A = decreased / deficient VIII B = decreased / deficient IX
what is the genetics for haemophilia A
1:10000 of the population (5 times more common than haemophilia B)
the gene which codes for FVIII is on the tip of he q arm of the X chromosome
Haemophilia results from mutations of this gene and its inherited as an X linked chromosomal disorder
what is the genetics for Haemophilia B
1:50000
the genes which encodes for the FIX is located on the terminus of the long arm of the x chromosome, close to fragile X locus and the FVIII gene
the basic approach and underlying principles of carrier detection and treatment are identical for both haemophilia A and B
what happens when the father has haemophilia
daughter of haemophiliac will inherit his X and be carrier
genetic defect causing haemophilia on that part of X chromosome not on Y.
Sons of a haemophiliac will not be affected as they inherit fathers y chromosome which does not carry the two genes
what happens when the mother is a carrier
chances carrier mother passing defective gene to a child are 50:50
each daughter has a 50:50 chance being a carrier
each son has the same chance of being a haemophiliac
what happens when there is a spontaneous mutation
in some 30% cases of haemophilia there is no known family history.
haemophilia is probably the result of spontaneous genetic mutation in these families
what are the pathophysiology of haemophilia
a shortage of clotting factor FVIII or FIX halts the chain reaction that is the coagulation cascade.
primary haemostatic is normal
substantial damage occurs from the formation of week clots which are highly susceptible to mechanical or finbrinolytic breakdown
haemorrhage in weight bearing joints
haemorrhage in weight bearing muscles
irreversible crippling oftern require joint replacements
cerebral bleeds
haematuria
nose bleeds
gastro intestinal hemorrhage
bleeding is not any faster but typically continues for longer periods and reoccurs several times
support, advice and treatment, avoiding injury, haemophiliacs lead a damage limitation lifestyle
what is the treatment for haemophilia
the defective factor is usually given, various on the market
desmopressin synthetic hormone which works by stimulating the production of FVIII
benefix engineered version of FIX
children are given preventative injections up to 3 times a week ensuring adequate levels
adults inject on injury
what are the inhibitors
as these drugs mimic the bodies own response 30% will go on a developed inhibitors
the lab must monitor inhibitors via “bethesda” assay at a 6 monthly intervals
inhibitor patients are given high dose FVIIa for bleeds and surgery
eradication of the inhibitor by high doses of FVIII and FIX in a process called immune tolerance
Describe the Von Willibrand disease
the most common inherited disorder 1% of the population
all bleeding histories, bruising and adnormal APTT are investigated for vWD
VIIIcirculates in combination with vW factor and serves to stabilise VIII from degradation
vW factor also seves to deliver FVIII to platelets at site of vascular injury
what are the genetics of vWD
autosomal dominant disease
extremely heterogeneous disorder with more than 20 sub types (variable phenotypic expression)
chromosome 12, occurs equally in males and females
three main types 1,2,3
what is the testing of vWD
any bleeding history prolonged bleeding time, low FVIII levels, high APTT
vWD screen; FVIII, vWF antigenadn ristocetin co factor
diagnosis is based on all three results and clinical analysis
if suspected three samples are tested at different intervals
what is the treatment vWD
DDAVP if responsive
replacement with von Willibrand concentrate
name three types of aquired disorders of haemostasis
liver disease
DIC
vitamin K deficiency
