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Lecture 6: Acquired Bleeding Disorders
Gerald A Soff MD
Presentation Date:
October 10, 2024
OBJECTIVES
1. Understand the differential diagnosis and pathophysiology of different patterns of bleeding.
2. Learn to differentiate disorders of primary hemostasis from bleeding due to coagulation factor deficiencies.
3. Learn when and how to reverse anticoagulation-related bleeding.
4. Understand the mechanism of bleeding from liver dysfunction, vitamin K deficiency, and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation.
Gerald A Soff MD
Chief, General Hematology Service
University of Miami Health System/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Email: gas199@miami.edu
Disclosures:
> Research Support (Past 2 years): Amgen, Sobi Pharmaceuticals, Anthos Therapeutics, Alpine Immune Sciences (Data Safety Monitoring Committee)
> Advisory Boards (Past 2 years): Sobi Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi, Agios Pharmaceuticals.
A soft tissue hematoma, indicative of a factor deficiency. The hematoma is raised, warm, and tender to touch.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Plateletpheresis_hematoma_2016.jpg
Starting in 2025, lectures are eligible for Continuing Education Credit.
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