Etymed
coagulopathy
Definition
A disorder of blood coagulation that results in abnormal bleeding or clotting
Clinical context
A 65-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with severe epistaxis and petechial rash on the lower extremities. The patient has a history of liver cirrhosis and has been taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation. Laboratory studies reveal prolonged prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time. Which of the following best describes the patient's condition?
Mnemonic
COAGULOPATHY: Clotting disorders cause either bleeding or clotting abnormalities - 'C' for Clotting, 'O' for Over, 'A' for Abnormal, 'G' for Gained, 'U' for Unusual, 'L' for Loss, 'O' for Overbleeding, 'P' for Prolonged, 'A' for Abnormal, 'T' for Thrombosis, 'H' for Hemorrhage