Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura /

Scully, Marie A.,

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura / [e-book] - 1 online resource (60 pages) : illustrations (colour). - Fast facts . - Fast facts. .

Also issued in print: 2020.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disorder of the blood coagulation system. In most cases, a lack of the ADAMTS13 enzyme leads to an accumulation of ultra-large von Willebrand factor molecules in the plasma which, in turn, initiate the formation of microscopic thromboses in small blood vessels. TTP is a medical emergency. Timely diagnosis and urgent and effective management are vital - mortality in those untreated is in the region of 90%. The understanding of TTP pathogenesis has increased markedly in recent decades. It is now known that TTP is acquired (immunemediated) or congenital, and that the most common type - the acquired form - predominantly affects women in their 40s. It is also clear that the prompt delivery of plasma exchange saves lives.

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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic.

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