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What is the primary role of von Willebrand factor (VWF) in hemostasis?
What is the primary role of von Willebrand factor (VWF) in hemostasis?
Which pathway in the coagulation cascade is activated by factor IXa?
Which pathway in the coagulation cascade is activated by factor IXa?
What is the main characteristic of activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)?
What is the main characteristic of activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)?
What is a limitation of using bleeding time as a diagnostic tool?
What is a limitation of using bleeding time as a diagnostic tool?
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What function does thrombin serve in the coagulation process?
What function does thrombin serve in the coagulation process?
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What initiates the formation of the platelet plug during hemostasis?
What initiates the formation of the platelet plug during hemostasis?
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Which test is used to evaluate the intrinsic pathway of coagulation?
Which test is used to evaluate the intrinsic pathway of coagulation?
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What is the final step in the coagulation cascade leading to clot formation?
What is the final step in the coagulation cascade leading to clot formation?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the coagulation cascade's extrinsic pathway?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the coagulation cascade's extrinsic pathway?
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What is the role of fibrinolysis in hemostasis?
What is the role of fibrinolysis in hemostasis?
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives
- Understand normal hemostasis physiology.
- Identify causes of bleeding disorders in children.
- Establish a systematic diagnosis approach for pediatric bleeding.
- Recognize common bleeding disorders through clinical and laboratory methods and understand management strategies.
Normal Hemostasis
- Hemostasis consists of several phases: vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, coagulation, and clot removal.
Phases of Hemostasis
- Vasoconstriction: Initial response to vascular injury to reduce blood flow.
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Platelet Plug Formation:
- Platelet Adhesion: Platelets bind to von Willebrand factor (VWF) via GPIb receptor.
- Platelet Aggregation: Platelets clump together using GPIIb/IIIa receptor to bind fibrinogen.
- Assessment of this function includes platelet count, platelet function tests, and VWF assays.
- Historical use of bleeding time is subjective and has low sensitivity and specificity.
Coagulation Cascade
- Intrinsic Pathway: Activated by factor IXa in the presence of factor VIIIa, leading to factor X activation; assessed by aPTT.
- Extrinsic Pathway: Activated by factor VII (factor VIIa) with tissue factor, also leading to factor X activation; assessed by PT.
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Common Pathway: Both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways culminate in factor X activation, converting prothrombin to thrombin.
- Thrombin transforms fibrinogen into insoluble fibrin, forming a stable clot.
- Thrombin time (TT) measures this process.
- Factor XIII activates to convert unstable fibrin into a stable clot.
Clot Removal
- Clots are eventually removed through a process called fibrinolysis.
Learning Objectives
- Understand normal hemostasis physiology.
- Identify causes of bleeding disorders in children.
- Establish a systematic diagnosis approach for pediatric bleeding.
- Recognize common bleeding disorders through clinical and laboratory methods and understand management strategies.
Normal Hemostasis
- Hemostasis consists of several phases: vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, coagulation, and clot removal.
Phases of Hemostasis
- Vasoconstriction: Initial response to vascular injury to reduce blood flow.
-
Platelet Plug Formation:
- Platelet Adhesion: Platelets bind to von Willebrand factor (VWF) via GPIb receptor.
- Platelet Aggregation: Platelets clump together using GPIIb/IIIa receptor to bind fibrinogen.
- Assessment of this function includes platelet count, platelet function tests, and VWF assays.
- Historical use of bleeding time is subjective and has low sensitivity and specificity.
Coagulation Cascade
- Intrinsic Pathway: Activated by factor IXa in the presence of factor VIIIa, leading to factor X activation; assessed by aPTT.
- Extrinsic Pathway: Activated by factor VII (factor VIIa) with tissue factor, also leading to factor X activation; assessed by PT.
-
Common Pathway: Both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways culminate in factor X activation, converting prothrombin to thrombin.
- Thrombin transforms fibrinogen into insoluble fibrin, forming a stable clot.
- Thrombin time (TT) measures this process.
- Factor XIII activates to convert unstable fibrin into a stable clot.
Clot Removal
- Clots are eventually removed through a process called fibrinolysis.
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This quiz focuses on the physiology of normal hemostasis and the causes of bleeding disorders in children. It aims to equip learners with a systematic approach to diagnose bleeding issues and recognize common disorders through clinical and laboratory characteristics. Perfect for medical students or healthcare professionals.
