Factor VII (Proconvertin) Deficiency Flashcards
1
Q
reduced by vitamin K antagonists
A
Factor VII ( Proconvertin) Deficiency
2
Q
Hypoproconvertinemia
* Proconvertin deficiency
* Prothrombin conversion
accelerator deficiency
* Serum prothrombin
conversion accelerator
deficiency
A
Factor VII ( Proconvertin) Deficiency
3
Q
Both parents must have the
gene to pass the disorder on
to their children
A
Factor VII ( Proconvertin) Deficiency
4
Q
- Low vitamin K (some babies are born with vitamin K deficiency)
- Severe liver disease
- Use of medicines that prevent clotting (anticoagulants such as
warfarin)
A
acquired factor VII
deficiency
5
Q
- Bleeding from mucus
membranes - Bleeding into joints
- Bleeding into muscles
- Bruising easily
- Heavy menstrual
bleeding - Nosebleeds that do
not stop easily - Umbilical cord
bleeding after birth
A
Factor VII deficiency
6
Q
prolonged PT but
normal aPTT
A
Factor VII deficiency
7
Q
Mixing study, a special PTT test
to confirm factor VII deficiency
A
Factor VII deficiency
