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Factor X Deficiency (Stuart-Prower Factor Deficiency, FX)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Blood Loss (Excessive)AnemiaCareful PositioningAvoid NeuraxialFactor Replacement Required

Pathophysiology

Factor X is the convergence point of the coagulation cascade. Both tenase complexes feed into it — extrinsic (VIIa plus tissue factor) and intrinsic (VIIIa/ IXa ) — and once activated, Xa uses factor...

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