Bleeding Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
a decreased platelet number =
A
THROMBOCYTOPENIA
2
Q
In what thrombotic disorder is ADAMST13 deficient or defective?
A
Familial TTP - thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura
3
Q
What are the causes of DIC?
A
Wide spread tissue damage Infection Obstetric complication Hypersensitivity reactions Malignancy
4
Q
vWF produced in?
A
Endothelial cells and megakaryocytes
5
Q
Decreased coagulation tends to arise from:
A
a deficiency in coagulation factor = acquired/inherited
Abnormalities of fibrinogen
