What are thrombotic microangiopathies?

[…] red blood cell fragmentation (schistocytes) on the peripheral blood smear. TMA, thrombotic microangiopathy; TTP, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura; HUS, hemolytic uremic syndrome; STEC HUS, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli […]

Quiz – Platelets high and low

[…] is consistent with: a Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) b Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura ( TTP) c Liver disease d Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) e Babesiosis How long does […]

Key Takeaways

[…] diagnostic test for DIC as there is for certain hematological disorders such as TTP (ADMATSD13 activity) or iron deficiency (ferritin). Clinical practice guidelines encourage the use […]

Introduction

A 56 year-old man arrives to the emergency room with confusion. He is found to have anemia and thrombocytopenia and is referred to you for further evaluation.

What are causes of hemolysis?

[…] conditions associated with thrombotic microangiopathy, including primary and secondary thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura ( TTP) and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC); and a […]

Precision Diagnostics in CAD

[…] key role in clinical trials of innovative therapies across AIHA (wAIHA, CAD), ITP, TTP, aHUS, and gene therapy for hemophilia. (Video Lecture Summary) Introduction Dr. Yoshitaka […]

CAD – Beyond the Guidelines

[…] key role in clinical trials of innovative therapies across AIHA (wAIHA, CAD), ITP, TTP, aHUS, and gene therapy for hemophilia. (Video Lecture Summary) Beyond the Guidelines: […]