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==Factor VIII ==
==Factor VIII ==
Factor VIII is known as antihaemophilic factor (AHF); a deficiency of this factor causes 'haemophilia A'. In haemophilic conditions:
Factor VIII is known as antihaemophilic factor (AHF); a deficiency of this factor causes '''haemophilia A'''. In haemophilic conditions:
*The primary thrombocyte plug is abnormal with more vascular channels than usual and less fibrin-collagen contact around the edges.
*The primary thrombocyte plug is abnormal with more vascular channels than usual and less fibrin-collagen contact around the edges.
*Plugs are therefore easily dislodged which results in rebleeding.
*Plugs are therefore easily dislodged which results in rebleeding.