thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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presentation of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
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thrombocytopenia: bleeding, bruising
microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia
neurological symptoms
renal dysfunction
fever
2
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blood results in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
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schistocytes on blood smear
high LDH, low haptoglobin: haemolytic
normal PT, APTT
3
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management of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
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plasma exchange
steroids
