prevent blood clotting Flashcards

1
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What are 2 Genetic conditions that prevent blood clotting

A

Hemophilia A and B
Von Willebrand’s disease

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Hemophilia A and B (sex linked) are conditions that occur when there
are

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low levels of clotting factors in your blood. It causes heavy or
unusual bleeding into the joints

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3
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Von Willebrand’s disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder.
It develops when the blood lacks von Willebrand factor, which helps

A

blood to clot

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4
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process that prevents blood clots from growing

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fibrinolysis

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5
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A condition in which small blood clots
develop throughout the bloodstream, blocking small blood vessels.
 The increased clotting depletes the platelets and clotting factors needed
to control bleeding, causing excessive bleeding.

A

DIC

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6
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Harriet is an avid boxer and has won several amateur bouts. She was
prescribed Xarelto by her primary physician because of a underlying
heart condition. It was recommended that she no longer box.

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There would be an increased risk of bleeding

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