Coagulation
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- Explain the procedure for naming the coagulation factors.
- List the principal coagulation factors.
- Name the three groupings of coagulation factors and describe their similarities.
- Describe the individual functional characteristics of each of the coagulation factors.
- Name the four basic phases of blood coagulation.
- Describe the sequence of events in the extrinsic pathway.
- Describe the sequence of events in the intrinsic pathway.
- Describe the sequence of events in the common coagulation pathway.
- Describe the importance of vitamin K in hemostasis.
- Define the term fibrinolysis, and describe the major components of fibrinolytic system and why fibrinolysis is necessary.
- Describe the activities of antithrombin as a normal body defense mechanism.
- Name the two heparin-dependent thrombin inhibitors and describe their role as part of the natural anticoagulant system.
- Describe the functions of protein C and protein S.
- Explain the activities of the cellular proteases and the role of specific body cells in the production of coagulation factors and cofactors.
- Name and describe the assay techniques that can be used for the detection of fibrin split products.
- What are the various categories of anticoagulant therapy and list some examples of each?
- Compare the mechanisms of vitamin K, severe liver disease, and renal disease on defective blood coagulation factor production.
- Compare and contrast the X-linked disorders of secondary hemostasis: actor VIII and factor IX deficiencies.
- Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, and laboratory testing for congenital and acquired von Willebrand’s disorder.
- Compare the laboratory findings for factor VIII and factor IX deficiencies and von Willebrand’s disease.
- Give examples of uncommon coagulation factor deficiencies and describe conditions that contribute to the defective production of blood coagulation factors.
- Define the term thrombophilia.
- Explain the role of vascular damage and blood flow in the hypercoagulable state.
- Detail how platelets contribute to hypercoagulation.