Replacement therapy of the coagulation factors is achieved by platelet transfusion and by cryoprecipitate to replace fibrinogen . Fresh frozen plasma may replace other coagulation factors. Heparin, a medication used to prevent thrombosis, is sometimes used in combination with replacement therapy. The underlying disease that causes the bleeding disorder will predict the probable outcome. If bleeding is severe, the patient may not survive long enough for the therapy to have an effect.
Prevention Get prompt treatment for conditions known to precipitate the disorder.
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