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Understanding Platelet Disorders by Roby Kieran is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document summarizes disorders of platelets, including their normal function in hemostasis and how genetic/acquired factors can influence bleeding or clotting. It describes thrombocytopenia which can result from decreased production, sequestration, or increased destruction. Pseudothrombocytopenia is discussed as an in vitro artifact. Approaches to evaluating a thrombocytopenic patient are provided. Specific causes of thrombocytopenia discussed include infection, drugs (like heparin which can cause throm
- Author
- Roby Kieran
- Language
- EN