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Understanding Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation by ebeebraun is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) involves abnormal and excessive activation of coagulation throughout the body rather than locally. It is a complication that can develop in 1% of hospitalized patients and results from the progression of underlying illnesses. DIC leads to end-organ damage as a result of microthrombi blocking blood vessels. The diagnosis is based on prolonged clotting times, low fibrinogen and platelet levels, and elevated fibrin degradation products. Treatment focuses on reversin
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