Coagulopathy can be caused by numerous hereditary or acquired etiologies. Although some of these conditions are known and the patient is aware of the bleeding disorder, other bleeding disorders are diagnosed only after the onset of excessive hemorrhage. This review discusses both hereditary and acquired disorders of coagulopathy. Platelet disorders are discussed elsewhere. This review contains 2 figures, 7 tables, and 72 references. Key words: Coagulopathies; Coagulopathy; Bleeding disorder; Hereditary bleeding disorder; Acquired bleeding disorder; von Willebrand disease; Hemophilia; Coagulation cascade; Hemorrhage; Anticoagulant-associated hemorrhage