Siding Options. The popular choice out there is vinyl because theyâre cost effective and easy to install and maintain. Some things to consider with vinyl is that the color can fade, and the siding become brittle with time. For homeowners who prefer to go with wood, there is hardwood, cypress, clapboard, wood shingles, and plywood siding.
Digestive System. Elevated PTT results may be caused by malabsorption, a digestive problem that restricts the amount of nutrients that the body absorbs from food, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Abnormal values. 1  A longer-than-normal PTT or APTT can mean a lack of or low level of one of the blood clotting factors or another substance needed to clot blood. 2  A longer-than-normal PTT or APTT can be caused by liver disease, kidney disease (such as nephrotic syndrome ), or treatment with blood thinners .