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What is a long-term sequel of Hemophilia A?
What is a long-term sequel of Hemophilia A?
- Permanent damage to knee and elbow joints (correct)
- Painless hematuria
- Muscle atrophy
- Thrombin time prolonged
What is the main characteristic feature of Hemophilia A?
What is the main characteristic feature of Hemophilia A?
- GI bleeding
- Painless hematuria
- Bleeding into joints (correct)
- Bleeding into muscles
Which diagnostic test for Hemophilia A is usually normal in count?
Which diagnostic test for Hemophilia A is usually normal in count?
- Prothrombin Time
- Thrombin Time
- Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
- Platelets count (correct)
What is a major morbidity associated with recurrent bleeding in individuals with severe hemophilia?
What is a major morbidity associated with recurrent bleeding in individuals with severe hemophilia?
Which complication can arise from muscle hematomas in individuals with hemophilia?
Which complication can arise from muscle hematomas in individuals with hemophilia?
What is a typical clotting factor deficiency observed in Hemophilia A?
What is a typical clotting factor deficiency observed in Hemophilia A?
What is the major morbidity of recurrent bleeding in severe haemophilia?
What is the major morbidity of recurrent bleeding in severe haemophilia?
Which joint is NOT typically affected by bleeding in severe haemophilia?
Which joint is NOT typically affected by bleeding in severe haemophilia?
What happens if early treatment is not given to arrest bleeding in severe haemophilia?
What happens if early treatment is not given to arrest bleeding in severe haemophilia?
Which factor is raised by intravenous infusion of factor VIII concentrate in the treatment of bleeding episodes in severe haemophilia A?
Which factor is raised by intravenous infusion of factor VIII concentrate in the treatment of bleeding episodes in severe haemophilia A?
What complication can arise from a large psoas bleed in patients with severe hemophilia?
What complication can arise from a large psoas bleed in patients with severe hemophilia?
What is a potential complication of calf hematomas in patients with severe hemophilia?
What is a potential complication of calf hematomas in patients with severe hemophilia?
What is a potential consequence of the depletion of haemostatic components in the context of disseminated intravascular coagulation?
What is a potential consequence of the depletion of haemostatic components in the context of disseminated intravascular coagulation?
Which cancer type is NOT associated with causing disseminated intravascular coagulation?
Which cancer type is NOT associated with causing disseminated intravascular coagulation?
What investigation finding is indicative of factor V and fibrinogen deficiency in disseminated intravascular coagulation?
What investigation finding is indicative of factor V and fibrinogen deficiency in disseminated intravascular coagulation?
What is a major cause of morbidity in patients with recurrent bleeding due to hemophilia A?
What is a major cause of morbidity in patients with recurrent bleeding due to hemophilia A?
Which exogenous cause can contribute to triggering disseminated intravascular coagulation?
Which exogenous cause can contribute to triggering disseminated intravascular coagulation?
What is the significance of increased D-dimer levels in the diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation?
What is the significance of increased D-dimer levels in the diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation?
