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Haemophilia Flashcards

1
Q

Define haemophilia?

A
  • Inherited disorder of coagulation
  • X-linked so only affects males
  • Females carry disease
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What is haemophilia A?

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-Deficiency in Factor VIIIc

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What is haemophilia B?

A

Deficiency of Factor IX

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What are the symptoms of haemophilia?

A 
Haemarthrosis, 
secondary arthritis, 
spontaneous soft tissue bleed, 
GI bleeding
Haematuria
Loin Pain
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What are the investigations for haemophilia?

A

BLOODS
APTT, PT, von Willebrand factor
Haem A = deficiency in factor VIIIc
Haem B = deficiency in factor IX

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What is the management for Hameophilia?

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A =

  • purified factor VIIIc
  • Desmopressin (increases VIII levels)

B =
Factor IX injections

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