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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is not a disease itself but rather a condition caused by underlying triggers such as sepsis, trauma, cancer, and shock. These triggers can stimulate the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways of coagulation, leading to microthromboses, organ dysfunction, and bleeding. Signs and symptoms include bleeding from multiple sites, bruising, low blood pressure, and pale or mottled extremities. Diagnosis involves assessing coagulation factors and platelet counts. Treatment focu
- Author
- Razel Hijastro
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- EN