Coagulation (Clotting) Disorders

Coagulation (Clotting) Disorders

TL;DR Blood coagulation (clotting) disorders affect how blood clots, leading to either excessive bleeding or inappropriate clot formation within blood vessels. Types ▾ Inherited: Caused by genetic mutations affecting clotting factors (e.g., hemophilia A, hemophilia B,...
Platelet Function Disorders

Platelet Function Disorders

TL;DR Platelet function disorders disrupt the ability of platelets to clump together (aggregate) and form a proper clot. Platelets are blood cells essential for forming clots and stopping bleeding. Causes ▾ Inherited: Caused by genetic mutations affecting platelet...
Thrombocytopenia

Thrombocytopenia

TL;DR Thrombocytopenia is a condition characterized by an abnormally low platelets in the blood (generally below 150,000 platelets per microliter).  Causes ▾ Decreased Platelet Production: Bone marrow disorders, vitamin deficiencies, medications, infections. Increased...
Vascular Bleeding Disorders

Vascular Bleeding Disorders

TL;DR Vascular bleeding disorders encompass a diverse range of conditions marked by easy bruising and minor vessel bleeds. Inherited Vascular Disorders ▾ Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia Connective tissue disorders e.g. Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and Pseudoxanthoma...
Dengue & Thrombocytopenia

Dengue & Thrombocytopenia

TL;DR Dengue Virus and Transmission ▾ Dengue is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, particularly Aedes mosquitoes. There are four serotypes of the dengue virus, and infection with one serotype provides only temporary immunity to that specific type. Clinical...