Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases
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Tahir Shamsi

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• Research Article
  Rare Bleeding Disorders are not so Rare in Pakistan
  Author(s): Munira Borhany, Tahir Shamsi, Naveena Fatima, Hira Fatima, Arshi Naz and Humayun PatelMunira Borhany, Tahir Shamsi, Naveena Fatima, Hira Fatima, Arshi Naz and Humayun Patel
  
  Background: Consanguinity remains common in several populations around the world, and varies from country to country. In Pakistan, close consanguineous unions continue to be extremely common as in South West Asia. Here, we describe the frequency of Rare Bleeding Disorders (RBDs), their types and clinical features among patients seeking advice for bleeding tendencies from a single centre in Pakistan. Patients and Methods: Pre-designed data sheets were filled by incorporating patient’s demographics, family history, present and past history of bleeding episodes with the associated signs and symptoms. In female cases, maternal and obstetrical history was taken. Blood samples were collected for Complete Blood Count (CBC) and coagulation assays. Results: Out of 600 patients diagnosed with inherited coagulation bleeding disorders, 64 subjects had RBDs (11%). Among them, 35(55%) were ma.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-8790.1000122

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