Clinical haematology · UKMLA & AKT
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise disseminated intravascular coagulation (dic) — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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- DIC is always secondary to an underlying condition - systemic activation of coagulation causes simultaneous widespread thrombosis (consuming clotting factors and platelets) and haemorrhage.
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