TPE Demonstration
[…] video: Marlene Healy, RN and Ashley Hallice demonstrate therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) for TTP on the Spectra Optia, from setup and priming with saline and citrate […]
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Hereditary TTP
[…] deficiency, leading to ultra-large vWF multimers, microvascular thrombosis, and hemolytic anemia. Why hereditary TTP can present at any age but is highest-risk in newborns and pregnancy, […]
Rituximab in TTP
Rituximab in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) Overview: Rituximab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets CD20 antigen present on B lymphocytes, leading to depletion of B […]
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) – Physical Exam
Physical examination in a patient with thrombocytopenic purpura ( TTP). Most findings are associated with end-organ involvement from microvascular occlusion. The nervous system is the most […]
Caplacizumab and/or Rituximab for TTP
[…] and Haemostasis (ISTH): The ISTH recommends using both rituximab and caplacizumab for acquired TTP, first acute event (conditional recommendation). 2023 British Society of Haematology (BSH): The […]
TTP in Pregnancy
[…] complicates the differential diagnosis of TMAs. The distinguishing features, timing, and urgency of TTP versus preeclampsia/HELLP and complement-mediated HUS, including the role of ADAMTS13 testing. Management […]
Physical Findings in Patients with TTP
[…] image. Want to explore this further? Check out the related sections in our TTP module: TTP – Clinical Presentation TTP – History TTP Clinical Presentation – […]