Coagulation Cascade - Easy Way To Remember Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Pathways | PT or PTT?

The coagulation cascade is easily forgotten. I show you an easy way to remembering intrinsic vs extrinsic pathways, as well as whether PT or PTT is the test needed. I also go through how different anticoagulants work on the coagulation cascade. Buy Us A Coffee!: For more medicine videos consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!): LINK TO MORE MNEMONICS: Video Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 00:27 Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Pathways 00:57 Common Pathway 1:37 Easy way to remember intrinsic vs extrinsic pathways 2:08 What is the difference between PT and PTT? 2:48 What are the Vitamin K dependent clotting factors? 2:55 What causes a prolonged PTT? 3:09 What causes a prolonged PT? 3:30 What causes a prolonged PT and PTT? 4:04
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