Listen "Bleeding - von Willebrand Disease, Hemophilia A, Uremic Bleeding"
Episode Synopsis
Bleeding disorders are a classic shelf trap—know how to tell them apart or risk losing easy points.In this episode, Chris and Mars tackle three must-know causes of abnormal bleeding: Von Willebrand Disease, Hemophilia A, and Uremic Platelet Dysfunction. You’ll learn their hallmark presentations, the diagnostic clues that separate them, and the treatments that save patients and score points on test day.We break down:Why mucocutaneous bleeding plus family history screams vWDHow to use a mixing study to nail Hemophilia AWhy uremic patients bleed despite normal labsWhen DDAVP is the right move—and when it isn’tWhy platelet transfusions don’t help in renal failurePerfect for med students prepping for the surgery shelf—this one locks in the essentials so you won’t miss on exam day.
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