Answer 2 Factor VIII inhibitor. In an elderly patient with new-onset coagulopathy, inherited blood disorders are highly unlikely. In addition, this patient has an isolated elevated aPTT that was normal 1 year ago. The most likely explanation is the development of an inhibitor. Factor VIII autoantibodies are the most common cause of acquired coagulation factor inhibition. Click here to return to the questions

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