Bleeding disorders are a classic shelf trap—know how to tell them apart or risk losing easy points.

In this episode, Chris and Mars tackle three must-know causes of abnormal bleeding: Von Willebrand Disease, Hemophilia A, and Uremic Platelet Dysfunction. You’ll learn their hallmark presentations, the diagnostic clues that separate them, and the treatments that save patients and score points on test day.

We break down:

• Why mucocutaneous bleeding plus family history screams vWD
• How to use a mixing study to nail Hemophilia A
• Why uremic patients bleed despite normal labs
• When DDAVP is the right move—and when it isn’t
• Why platelet transfusions don’t help in renal failure

Perfect for med students prepping for the surgery shelf—this one locks in the essentials so you won’t miss on exam day.