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Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
PT and/or aPTT ... to one factor e.g ... e.g. heparin ... inhibitory drugs e.g ... #differential #hematology
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
PT and the aPTT ... (e.g. heparin contamination ... inhibitory drugs (e.g ... specific inhibitor (e.g ... #coagulation
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
mixing study (aPTT ... normal in mild cases ... ) • PT/INR & von ... type (e.g. ... Management #treatment #hematology