Coagulopathies Flashcards

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What is the cause of prolonged PT in cirrhosis

A

Decreased synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X which are unaffected by administration of vitamin K
Thrombocytopenia from hypersplenism
Impaired clearance in anticoagulants

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Anemia causes in cirrhosis

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Iron and folate deficiencies
Hypersplenism
Hemolysis

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Causes of thrombocytopenia and neutropenia in cirrhosis

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Hypersplenism

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