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Vit K def has high PT & PTT or just high PT? - apple09

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Vit K def has high PT & PTT or just high PT? - apple09
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03-05-2010, 02:47 PM
The Kaplan Qbank says only high PT, but i thought it has both high PT & PTT?
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03-05-2010, 02:48 PM
Both.
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03-05-2010, 02:56 PM
same as in Liver disease PT is elevated first and often more severely then ptt,
give a Vit K shot if pt and ptt improves its vit K def...
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