Coagulopathies Flashcards
1
Q
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
2
Q
Anemia causes in cirrhosis
A
Iron and folate deficiencies
Hypersplenism
Hemolysis
3
Q
Causes of thrombocytopenia and neutropenia in cirrhosis
A
Hypersplenism