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Jan 2025
39m 33s

Coagulopathy

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Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Coagulopathy, focusing on key bleeding and clotting disorders. Topics include Hemophilia A and B, their genetic causes, and modern treatments; Von Willebrand Disease (vWD), the most common inherited bleeding disorder; and Heparin-Induced Coagulopathy, with its paradoxical effects. We also cover Acquired Factor VIII Inhibitors in autoimmune and malignancy settings, Vitamin K Deficiency as a cause of bleeding, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) and its management challenges, and coagulopathy in Cirrhosis, linking liver dysfunction to bleeding and thrombosis. Enjoy the episode, and support us below!

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