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==Defective Coagulation==
 
==Defective Coagulation==
* '''Factor deficiency'''
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** Often the result of a congenital deficiency in one or more of the coagulation factors. 
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[[Coagulation Factor Deficiency]]
** Gives ineffective blood clotting and development of a disease syndrome characterized by excessive bleeding. S
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*** Such bleeding is usually detected following trauma or surgery.
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**** May occasionally be spontaneous (e.g. into alimentary or urinary tracts).
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** Often seen as familial inherited problems.
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*** E.g. [[Haemostasis - Pathology#Factor VIII|haemophilia]].
   
* '''Vitamin K'''
 
* '''Vitamin K'''
 
** Absolute or relative deficiency of vitamin K can give rise to abnormal prothrombin levels or activity.
 
** Absolute or relative deficiency of vitamin K can give rise to abnormal prothrombin levels or activity.
 
*** Gives defective coagulation.
 
*** Gives defective coagulation.
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* '''''Angiostrongylus vasorum'''''
 
* '''''Angiostrongylus vasorum'''''
 
** Gives defective coagulation in the dog.
 
** Gives defective coagulation in the dog.
    
[[Category:Haemostasis - Pathology]]
 
[[Category:Haemostasis - Pathology]]
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