Fast Facts for Patients: Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura : Prompt action saves lives
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disorder of the blood coagulation system. In most cases, a lack of the ADAMTS13 enzyme leads to an accumulation of ultra-large von Willebrand factor molecules in the plasma which, in turn, initiate the formation of microscopic thromboses in small b...
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| Médium: | Livre numérique |
| Jazyk: | Anglais |
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S. Karger
2022.
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| On-line přístup: | https://www.karger.com/Book/Home/282612 Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
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Karger Fast Facts |
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| Edition sous un autre format: | • Fast Facts for Patients: Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, 9783318070835 |
| Shrnutí: | Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disorder of the blood coagulation system. In most cases, a lack of the ADAMTS13 enzyme leads to an accumulation of ultra-large von Willebrand factor molecules in the plasma which, in turn, initiate the formation of microscopic thromboses in small blood vessels. TTP is a medical emergency. Timely diagnosis and urgent and effective management are vital - mortality in those untreated is in the region of 90%.The understanding of TTP pathogenesis has increased markedly in recent decades. It is now known that TTP is acquired (immunemediated) or congenital, and that the most common type - the acquired form - predominantly affects women in their 40s. It is also clear that the prompt delivery of plasma exchange saves lives. 'Fast Facts: Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura' sets out, in a clearand accessible format, the steps to suspecting, diagnosing and treating this potentially devastating disease |
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| Popis jednotky: | Karger Fast Facts |
| ISBN: | 9783318071221 |
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