Tag Archives: Factor VIII

Case 83 – summary

Posted on 26/09/2017 by

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to our case. This week the case centred on a pregnant female who was an obligate carrier of Haemophillia A (Her Father was affected). She had a factor VIII level of 54%. She was … Continue reading →

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Case 83 – update 3 

Posted on 23/09/2017 by

Our pregnant patient had a factor VIII level of 54%. She is a carrier of intron 22 inversion as predicted from family history.  The free fetal DNA testing confirms she is carrying a male fetus. The patient has decided that … Continue reading →

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Case 83 – update 2

Posted on 20/09/2017 by

Our pregnant patient returns to clinic she is now 13 weeks pregnant.  Her factor VIII level was 54%. She is a carrier of intron 22 inversion as predicted from family history.  The free fetal DNA testing confirms she is carrying … Continue reading →

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Case 74 – part 2

Posted on 21/03/2017 by

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 →

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Case 64 – part 1 – summary

Posted on 09/09/2016 by

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 →

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Case 64 – part 1c

Posted on 08/09/2016 by

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 →

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Case 14 – update 4

Posted on 17/08/2013 by

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 →

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