How does hemophilia affect the circulatory system?

Answer 1

Haemophilia is an hereditary disease that affects the coagulation factors, they suffer mutations and don't work properly. This leaves the person vulnerable to hemorrhage, injuries take a lot longer to heal and may suffer of spontaneous bleeding (be it a simple nosebleed or severe gastrointestinal bleeding). Chronic hemorrahges cause anemia and iron deficit, and the loss of blood volume lowers the arterial pressure and causes tachycardia. In the worst case, a person can bleed to death with realtively minor injuries.

Answer 2

Hemophilia has no direct impact on the circulatory system however it can indirectly impact it greatly. First, since hemophilia can result in prolonged bleeding, blood pressure can be impacted for short durations surrounding bleeding episodes. Secondly the swelling into one area due to blood loss from a vessel can actually work like a tourniquet, and cut off blood flow beyond that point. This is only a few of the many ways the impact can be seen, but obviously none of these are direct.

Answer 3

No, hemophilia has no direct affects on an individuals heart. As with any individual, lack of exercise can lead to heart trouble.