Most common severe congenital clotting deficiency (90%)
B, IX
, Hemophilia __ or Factor __ deficiency
X linked inheritance
9% prevalence
C, XI
Hemophilia __ or Factor __ deficiency
Most common in Ashkenazi Jews
<1% prevalence
VII
Factor ___ deficiency
Presents in a molder, likely heterozygous form
<1% prevalence
Clotting factors
Treat bleeding episodes of hemophilia with transfusion of ____ ____
Desmopressin (DDAVP)
Mild hemophilia may be treated with ____
This helps the body to release extra Factor VIII
Von Willebrand's Factor
Autosomal dominant
Also has low levels of Factor VIII
Most common inherited bleeding disorder
aPTT
Prolonged ______ is seen in VWF
VWF
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