Clinical haematology · UKMLA & AKT
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise disseminated intravascular coagulation — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
Key high-yield points
- DIC is not a disease but a syndrome - simultaneous widespread microvascular thrombosis and haemorrhage - complicating serious underlying conditions. The only definitive treatment is removing the trigger.
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