haemophilia Flashcards
1
Q
haemophilia A
A
deficiency factor VIII
2
Q
haemophilia B
A
deficiency factor IX
3
Q
inheritance
A
x-linked recessive
4
Q
features
A
spontaneous bleeding
haematomas
haemarthrosis
muscle haematoma
5
Q
diagnosis is based on
A
bleeding socres
coagulation factor assays
genetic testing
6
Q
management
A
IV recombinant factor infusions
desmopressin
antibfibrinolytics e.g. tranexamic acid
7
Q
why despomressin
A
it stimlates release of VWF
