Shocker! Did you know itās possible to acquire hemophilia?
Thereās a professor who Iām obsessed with from Texasāthat would be āobsessedā as in a healthy obsession! And hereās why: He posted a very interesting lecture on hemophilia online. He said that, as he was making preparations for his lecture, he realized that, instead of delivering reviews of literature, he wanted to offer the basics.
He felt that, by revisiting the fundamentals and ensuring that his residents were well-trained, it would benefit patients more and improve their care.
The lecture was so good that I had to read moreāespecially when I learned that itās possible to acquire hemophilia. While I have a good working knowledge of hemophilia, there’s still a lot for me to learn.
From his post,Ā I discovered that some people have inhibitors to basic clotting factors, which means that treating them is more challenging. Below is a short list of acquired hemophilia causes:
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- Pregnancy
- Certain malignancies
- Certain autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and SLE
- In some cases, the cause is unknown (idiopathic)
I think this professor is brilliant because heās able to present technical, highly complicated information and make it reasonably easy to understandāand heās got great graphics.
He starts with the basics on how the human body functions to clot blood, which is essential for survival. Then, he discusses what happens when blood is unable to clotāhemophilia A, B, and acquired hemophilia. At length, he discussesĀ factor replacement therapy,Ā as well as dosing indications and how to calculate proper dosing.
What I also liked is that he encourages dialogue with patients to gather information from them firsthand.
What do you think is the best way to establish a partnership with your doctor? Do you think residents need more training to interact with their patients? If so, please let me hear from you and post on Patient Worthy.