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What happens when the PT is high in viral hepatitis?

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What happens when the PT is high in viral hepatitis?

When the PT is high, it takes longer for the blood to clot (17 seconds, for example). This usually happens because the liver is not making the right amount of blood clotting proteins, so the clotting process takes longer. A high PT usually means that there is serious liver damage or cirrhosis.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How do doctors diagnose blood clots?

Doctors usually diagnose blood clots by performing venous ultrasounds. Sound waves are used to create a view of your veins.

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What does prothrombin time measure?

A prothrombin time (PT) test measures how long it takes for a clot to form in a blood sample.

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What happens when the PT is high in viral hepatitis?

When the PT is high, it takes longer for the blood to clot (17 seconds, for example). This usually happens because the liver is not making the right amount of blood clotting proteins, so the clotting process takes longer. A high PT usually means that there is serious liver damage or cirrhosis.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How does blood enter the liver?

The liver receives a blood supply from two sources. The first is the hepatic artery which delivers oxygenated blood from the general circulation. The second is the hepatic portal vein delivering deoxygenated blood from the small intestine containing nutrients.

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What does it mean to have high levels of liver enzymes?

High levels of liver enzymes often indicate inflammation or damage to cells in the liver. Inflamed or injured liver cells leak higher than normal amounts of certain chemicals, including liver enzymes, into the bloodstream, showing increased liver enzymes on blood tests.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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