Liver Disease and Hemostasis Disorders

Explore the complex relationship between liver disease and hemostasis disorders in this informative 13-minute video. Learn about the potential complications of liver disease, including bleeding, thrombosis, and acute intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis (AICF). Discover key information on vitamin K deficiency, hemorrhagic disease of the newborn, and vitamin K-dependent bleeding (VKDB). Gain insights into factor XIII deficiency, also known as fibrin stabilizing factor defect, and factor X deficiency, an autosomal recessive disease affecting secondary hemostasis. Understand the differences between hemophilia A, B, and C, and their genetic inheritance patterns. Delve into various coagulation tests, including PT, aPTT, TT, fibrinogen, and mixing studies, as well as the classification of coagulation factors into three groups. Examine the importance of platelet count and bleeding time in assessing platelet function and potential bleeding disorders.