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If factor IV is required for coagulation of blood how is a factor IV deficiency treated?
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Factor IV is the presence of calcium ions as a factor for blood clotting. As such, treatment of a deficiency is to provide more calcium to the bloodstream.
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What is para - hemophilia?
Parahemophilia is deficincy of coagulation factor V also known as Owren's disease, labile factor deficiency, proaccelerin deficiency.
What is the humoral coagulation system?
The humoral coagulation system refers to the protein coagulation factor component.
Why 6th coagulation factor is not mentioned about?
The VIth c.f was cancelled because it was discovered it was the active form of the Vth coagulation factor.
Which pathway of blood coagulation has factor VIII th as important factor?
Intrinsic pathway of coagulation (measured as PTT in laboratories).
What coagulation factors are measured by the PT?
Prothrombin time (PT) measures the activity of coagulation factors in the tissue factor pathway of the coagulation cascade.
What factor 7?
Factor VII is one of the proteinsthat causes blood to clot in the coagulation cascade.
Factor X deficiency?
DefinitionFactor X deficiency is a disorder caused by too little of a protein called factor X in the blood. It leads to problems with blood clotting (coagulation).Alternative NamesStuart-Prower deficiencyCauses, incidence, and risk factorsWhen you bleed, the body launches a series of reactions that help the blood clot. This is called the coagulation cascade. The process involves special proteins called coagulation factors. (Factor X is a coagulation factor.) Each factor's reaction triggers the next reaction. The final product of the coagulation cascade is the blood clot. When certain coagulation factors are missing, the chain reaction does not take place normally.Factor X deficiency is often caused by a defect of the factor X gene that is passed through families. This is called inherited factor X deficiency. Bleeding ranges from mild to severe.Factor X deficiency may also develop due to another condition or use of medications. This is called aquired factor X deficiency. Acquired factor X deficiency is common. It may be caused by a lack of vitamin K, amyloidosis, severe liver disease, and use of drugs that prevent clotting (anticoagulants such as warfarin or coumadin). Some newborns are born with vitamin K deficiency. See: Vitamin k deficiency bleeding in newbornsWomen with factor X deficiency may have very heavy menstrual bleeding and bleeding after delivery. Newborn boys with the condition may have longer-than-normal bleeding after circumcision.Inherited factor X deficiency affects 1 out of every 500,000 people.SymptomsNosebleeds (epitaxis)Bleeding into jointsMusclebleedingMucous membranebleedingSigns and testsProlonged prothrombin timeProlonged partial thromboplastin timeLow factor X activityNormal thrombin timeTreatmentTreatment for the bleeding disorder involves infusions of fresh frozen plasma or factor X concentrates into the blood during sudden (acute) episodes or before surgery.Support GroupsYou can ease the stress of illness by joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems.See: Hemophilia - resourcesExpectations (prognosis)The outcome is usually good with mild disease or treatment.Inherited factor X deficiency is a life-long condition.The outlook for acquired factor X deficiency depends on the underlying cause. If it is caused by liver disease, the outcome depends on how well your liver disease is controlled. Taking vitamin K supplements will treat vitamin K deficiency. If the disorder is caused by amyloidosis, surgery is done to remove the spleen.ComplicationsSevere bleedingor sudden loss of blood (hemorrhage) can occur. The joints may get deformed in severe disease from many bleeds.Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider, go to the emergency room, or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have an unexplained or severe loss of blood.PreventionInherited factor X deficiency is rare. There is no known prevention.ReferencesKessler C. Hemorrhagic disorders: Coagulation factor deficiencies. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 180.Takabe K, Holman PR, Herbst KD, Glass CA, Bouvet M. Successful perioperative management of factor X deficiency associated with primary amyloidosis. J Gastrointest Surg. March 2004;8:358-362.
What are the steps of Coagulation pathway?
Blood coagulation can occur either through an intrinsic or extrinsic pathway. The first step in either pathway begins with the production of Factor X,which marks the common pathway of coagulation.
What is factor VIII deficiency?
Hemophilia
What cause a coagulation cascade?
A coagulation cascade is caused by the tissue factor pathway. You can learn more about this online at the Wikipedia. Once on the page, type "Coagulation" into the search field at the top of the page and press enter to bring up the information.
Is an x-linked recessive bleeding disorder caused by a missing coagulation factor?
hemophilia
Factor XII (Hageman factor) deficiency?
DefinitionFactor XII deficiency is an inherited disorder that affects a protein (factor XII) involved in blood clotting.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsWhen you bleed, the body launches a series of reactions that help the blood clot. This is called the coagulation cascade. The process involves special proteins called coagulation factors. (Factor XII is a coagulation factor in this series of reactions.)Each factor has a reaction that triggers the next reaction. The final product of the coagulation cascade is the blood clot.A lack of factor XII does not cause the affected person to bleed abnormally, but the blood takes longer than normal to clot in a test tube.Factor XII deficiency is a rare inherited disorder.SymptomsThere are usually no symptoms.Signs and testsFactor XII deficiency is usually found when clotting tests are done for routine screening.Tests may include:Factor XII assayPartial thromboplastin time (PTT)TreatmentTreatment is generally unnecessary.Expectations (prognosis)The outcome is expected to be good without treatment.ComplicationsThere are usually no complications.Calling your health care providerThis condition is usually discovered by the health care provider, when prolonged clotting is noticed in the process of running other laboratory tests.PreventionThis is an inherited disorder. There is no known way to prevent it.ReferencesKessler C. Hemorrhagic disorders: Coagulation factor deficiencies. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 180.
