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D-dimer
Plasma D-dimer is a product of clot breakdown, released upon degradation of polymerized, crosslinked fibrin. Elevated
adjusted d-dimer ... 88 = age adjusted ... #dimer #pathophysiology ... #hematology #differential ... #diagnosis #age
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Disseminated Intravascular ... protein C and S Pathophysiology ... INR < 2.3 - APTT ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
performed PT, PTT ... products or D-dimer ... reflection of intravascular ... WBC count and differential ... #Workup #Hematology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
of Hemostasis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... , disseminated intravascular ... discern these causes ... #Diagnosis #Hematology