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1
Q

Is the clinical presentation of haemophilia A and B the same?

A

Clinical presentation of A and B are the same, differentiate between the two by measuring factor VIII or IX levels

2
Q

How does haemophilia often present?

A

Joint bleeding

3
Q

Describe the inheritance of haemophilia?

A

Inheritance is X linked

4
Q

Describe the treatment of haemophilia?

A
  • Recombinant factor VIII (if A)
5
Q

What are possible complications of recombinant factor as treatment for haemophilia?

A
  • Infection
    • Hep B, Hep C, HIV
  • Development of inhibitory antibodies
6
Q

Describe the aetiology of thrombocytopenia?

A
  • AML
  • Aplastic anaemia
  • ITP
7
Q

What is thrombocytopenia associated with?

A
  • HIV infection
  • SLE
  • Glandular fever
8
Q

Describe the presentation of thrombocytopenia?

A
  • Easy bruising
  • Petechiae
9
Q

What is the difference between petechiae and spider naevi?

A

Petechiae are skin lesions that do not blanch, spider naevi do

10
Q

Describe the presentation of poor surgical technique causing issues post-surgery?

A
  • Bleeding from abdominal wound after surgery, but not from drain or line
11
Q

What are indications for LMWH for thromboprophylaxis before surgery?

A
  • Surgery
  • Elderly
  • Active cancer
12
Q

What is aspirins mechanism of action?

A
  • Inhibits platelet function by inhibiting COX-1