Journal Club – TTP

[…] 2024 May 2; 390(17):1584-1596. Clinical Question In patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), what is the efficacy and safety of routine prophylaxis or on demand […]

History Taking In TTP

[…] Chest pain Symptoms of heart failure History/symptoms of underlying conditions associated with secondary TTP: SLE Rheumatoid arthritis HIV infection Pregnancy History of triggers (especially for hereditary […]

Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in TTP

[…] this video lecture, Dr. Bentley Rodrigue discusses: The pathophysiology and diagnostic considerations of TTP, including reliance on clinical judgment and the PLASMIC score while awaiting ADAMTS13 […]

Case TTP

[…] Her pregnancy has been relatively uncomplicated. Hematology was called for the concern for TTP. What more would like to know about the patient’s history? Click for […]

Postscript

[…] trimesters It is important to distinguish between HELLP and thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura ( TTP) and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) as their treatment differs greatly with urgent […]

Journal Club – TTP

[…] or plasma infusion result in superior outcomes for patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?  Background At the time of this study, the pathophysiologic mechanism of immune […]