inherited bleeding disorders Flashcards
what do inherited bleeding disorders affect?
coagulation of blood
how can inherited bleeding disorders affect coagulation ?- 4 ways
haemophilia- too little coagulation
thrombophilia- too much coagulation
no of platelets
function of platelets
what chromosome does haemophilia affect?
x- affects males (females are carriers)
what factor deficiency affects haemophilia A?
factor VIII deficiency
what is required for severe deficiency of factor VIII?
recombinant factor VIII
what is required for mild/carrier deficiency for factor VIII?
DDAVP
tranexamic acid to reduce clot breakdown
what is the relationship between clot breakdown and clot formation in haemophilia?
clot breakdown is greater than clot formation
what is deficiency of haemophilia B also known as?
Christmas disease
what factor is deficient in haemophilia B?
factor IX
what is required for severe haemophilia B?
recombinant factor IX
what is required for mild/carrier haemophilia B?
recombinant factor IX
what are coagulation factor inhibitors?
ab’s- produced when given recombinant factor
what causes van willebrands disease?
factor VIII deficiency and reduced platelet function
how many types of willebrands disease are there?
type 1 and 2- mild (tranexamic acid)
3- severe DDVAP
in those with haemophilia, where should non bleeding procedures be carried out?
primary care