MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Treatment of hemophilia often involves
A
Transfusion of plasma and vitamin k supplements
B
Injections of missing clotting factors
C
Vitamin k supplements
D
Transfusion of plasma or injections of missing clotting fiber
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The best way to treat hemophilia is to replace the missing blood clotting factor so that the blood can clot properly. This is typically done by injecting treatment products, called clotting factor concentrates, into a person’s vein.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main medication to treat hemophilia A is concentrated FVIII product, called clotting factor or simply factor. There are two types of clotting factor: plasma-derived and recombinant. Plasma-derived factor is made from human plasma. Recombinant factor products are developed in a lab through the use of DNA technology.

Detailed explanation-3: -People with haemophilia A can be treated on-demand with injections of octocog alfa or a medicine called desmopressin. Desmopressin is a synthetic hormone. It works by stimulating the production of clotting factor VIII (8) and is usually given by injection.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hemophiliacs may require blood transfusions to treat excessive blood loss. All surgical or invasive procedures should be done in a hospital to properly handle bleeding. Consult your doctor before having dental work. Some patients develop blockers to the Factors, making them less effective.

Detailed explanation-5: -Antifibrinolytics are medicines that promote blood clotting by preventing or slowing down a process called fibrinolysis, which is the breakdown of blood clots. They are are used as a treatment for hemophilia, in surgical procedures to prevent excessive blood loss, and for heavy menstrual bleeding.

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