Study With Me : Introduction to Blood Transfusion 38

Question 198:

What conditions can cause deficiencies of FII, FVII, FIX, and FX in coagulation?

The answer: Deficiencies of FII, FVII, FIX, and FX can occur due to vitamin K deficiency, anticoagulant medications like warfarin, and hepatic dysfunction.

Question 199:

What is disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and who does it typically affect?

The answer: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a condition where the balance between bleeding and thrombosis is disturbed. It typically affects critically ill patients.

Question 200:

What are congenital defects in the context of coagulation defects?

The answer: Congenital defects are abnormalities that are inherited and present from birth. They include conditions like classic haemophilia (haemophilia A), Christmas disease (haemophilia B), and von Willebrand's disease (VWD).