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  2. Thrombocythemia - Wikipedia

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    Laboratory tests might include: full blood count, liver enzymes, renal function and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. [citation needed] If the cause for the high platelet count remains unclear, bone marrow biopsy is often undertaken, to differentiate whether the high platelet count is reactive or essential. [citation needed]

  3. Essential thrombocythemia - Wikipedia

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    Hydroxycarbamide, interferon-α and anagrelide can lower the platelet count. Low-dose aspirin is used to reduce the risk of blood clot formation unless the platelet count is very high, where there is a risk of bleeding from the disease, and hence this measure would be counter-productive as aspirin-use increases the risk of bleeding. [3] [15 ...

  4. Platelet transfusion - Wikipedia

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    Side effects can include allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, infection, and lung injury. [2] Bacterial infections are relatively more common with platelets as they are stored at warmer temperatures. [2] Platelets can be produced either from whole blood or by apheresis. [1] They keep for up to five to seven days. [1]

  5. Disseminated intravascular coagulation - Wikipedia

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    Less common causes include snake bites, frostbite, and burns. [1] There are two main types: acute (rapid onset) and chronic (slow onset). [1] Diagnosis is typically based on blood tests. [2] Findings may include low platelets, low fibrinogen, high INR, or high D-dimer. [2] Treatment is mainly directed towards the underlying condition.

  6. Myelodysplastic syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) – increased susceptibility to bleeding and ecchymosis (bruising), as well as subcutaneous hemorrhaging resulting in purpura or petechiae [8] [9] Many individuals are asymptomatic, and blood cytopenia or other problems are identified as a part of a routine blood count: [10] Neutropenia, anemia, and ...

  7. Thrombocytopenia - Wikipedia

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    One common definition of thrombocytopenia requiring emergency treatment is a platelet count below 50,000/μL. [5] Thrombocytopenia can be contrasted with the conditions associated with an abnormally high level of platelets in the blood – thrombocythemia (when the cause is unknown), and thrombocytosis (when the cause is known). [6] [7]

  8. Plateletpheresis - Wikipedia

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    Side effects of the donation of platelets generally fall into three categories: blood pressure changes, problems with vein access, and effects of the anticoagulant on the donor's calcium level. Blood pressure changes can sometimes cause nausea, fatigue, and dizziness. Venous access problems can cause bruising, referred to as a hematoma.

  9. Sticky platelet syndrome - Wikipedia

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    It can present in conjunction with protein S deficiency and factor V Leiden. [8] It is not currently known if sticky platelet syndrome is a distinct condition, or if it represents part of the presentation of a more well characterized coagulation disorder. SPS has not been widely studied [9] and is not widely known. [10]