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Case 74 – part 2
So our second case starts with a phone call from the anaesthetic consultant in the pre op clinic. He has a 20 year old man that needs a wide excision of a suspicious mole on his back. He has been … Continue reading
Case 64 – part 1 – summary
We started with a 72 year old gentleman who was having an elective pacemaker insertion. He had an isolated prolonged APTT and we have previously used the following flow chart to make a diagnosis: It should be remembered that … Continue reading
Case 64 – part 1c
Our patient has a long APTT and has a haematoma and extensive bruising following pacemaker insertion. He is not on any anticoagulation, but does not have any previous clotting screens to compare to. Given the bleeding history, FFP is administered … Continue reading
Case 14 – update 4
Factor levels are undertaken – results show a reduced factor VIII levels, however all other factors are within normal range. Von willibrands screen has therefore been requested. Are there any other causes of reduced factor VIII levels in this patient? Consider the … Continue reading
Posted in Acquired bleeding, Inherited bleeding
Tagged Factor VIII, Von willebrands disease
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