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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder characterized by clotting in small blood vessels of the body (thromboses), resulting in a low platelet count. In its full-blown form, the disease consists of the pentad of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, neurologic abnormalities, fever, and renal disease
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This video explains thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare blood disorder characterized by clotting in small blood vessels of the body, resulting in a low platelet count. It describes the full-blown form of the disease as a pentad of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, neurologic abnormalities, fever and renal disease.
Key points
- Defines thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura as a rare blood disorder
- Describes clotting in small blood vessels resulting in a low platelet count
- Covers the pentad of hemolytic anemia, purpura, neurologic abnormalities, fever and renal disease
Video Overview
This video presents “Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura” — Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder characterized by clotting in small blood vessels of the body (thromboses), resulting in a low platelet count. In its full-blown form, the disease consists of the pentad of. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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