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| − | ==Defective Coagulation== | + | {{frontpage |
| − | * '''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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| − | ** 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]].
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| − | * '''Vitamin K'''
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| − | ** Absolute or relative deficiency of vitamin K can give rise to abnormal prothrombin levels or activity.
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| − | *** Gives defective coagulation.
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| − | * '''''Angiostrongylus vasorum'''''
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| − | ** Gives defective coagulation in the dog.
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