Clotting factor deficiency

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• Synonyms

  • Coagulopathy
  • Coagulation defect
  • Clotting deficiency
  • Clotting abnormality

• Causes

  • Congenital coagulation defect
  • Liver failure
  • Malabsorption state
  • Disseminated intravascular coagulation
  • Dilutional effect
  • Blood transfusion

• Effects

  • Bleeding disorder
  • Prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time
  • Prolonged prothrombin time

• Description

  • "1)Dilutional effect 2)Plasma undergoes progressive loss of coagulation factors during storage."