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2. Thrombocytopenia - Wikipedia

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   Low levels of platelets in turn may lead to prolonged or excessive bleeding. It is the most common coagulation disorder among intensive care patients and is seen in a fifth of medical patients and a third of surgical patients. [3] A normal human platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets/microliter (μL) of blood. [4]

3. Pseudothrombocytopenia - Wikipedia

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   A pseudothrombocytopenia false-positive result may occur when automated platelet counting devices are used. As a means of double checking the results, the patient's blood sample is often examined under a microscope. If the clumping is visible and the number of platelets appears normal, pseudothrombocytopenia may be concluded.

4. Explainer: How worried should we be about blood clots linked ...

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   U.S. officials are continuing their review of what are now eight reported instances of rare clotting combined with low blood platelets in the United States. Explainer: How worried should we be ...

5. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura - Wikipedia

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   Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a blood disorder that results in blood clots forming in small blood vessels throughout the body. [2] This results in a low platelet count, low red blood cells due to their breakdown, and often kidney, heart, and brain dysfunction. [1]

6. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura - Wikipedia

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   Nevertheless, in the case of an ITP patient already scheduled for surgery who has a dangerously low platelet count and has experienced a poor response to other treatments, IVIg can rapidly increase platelet counts, and can also help reduce the risk of major bleeding by transiently increasing platelet counts.

7. OB/GYNs Explain When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Worry ... - AOL

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   When should you worry about blood clots during your period? Menstrual bleeding that lasts more than seven days, known as menorrhagia, can be a signal of a larger health issue. If your clots are ...