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Schistocytes - The arrows point to schistocytes which are fragmented red blood cells. Also called schizocytes,
are one of the abnormal ... In the right photo ... intravascular coagulation ... #Clinical #Path ... BloodSmear #Blood #Smear
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
organ damage Clinical ... • Peripheral smear ... Schistocytes, helmet ... - APTT < 1.5 x normal ... #diagnosis #causes