Insufficient ADAMTS-13 activity allows vWF multimers to accumulate in microcirculation which leads to platelet aggregation/thrombocytopenia and hemolysis of RBCs. Platelet clots are …

Jul 16, 2018 · These can be remembered with the mnemonic: “FAT RN”, recall: you get called by this FAT Registered Nurse telling you about the patient with Fever, Anemia, …

Nov 3, 2020 · TTP may be triggered by an intercurrent event (e.g. surgery, pancreatitis, sepsis, pregnancy) resulting in endothelial activation; CLINICAL FEATURES. Classic pentad (FAT …

Jun 13, 2023 · Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a hematologic disorder caused by platelet aggregation and thrombus formation in the microvasculature, resulting in severe …

Apr 26, 2023 · Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) TTP is a rare condition that arises when a patient has insufficient levels of ADAMTS13 (either due to mutations or the …

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a hematologic disorder that results in widespread clotting due to a deficiency of a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with a thrombospondin type …

Two emergency thrombocytopenias: DIC and TTP. HIT too. #Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) TTP is an emergency TTP is defined by a pentad. Mnemonic is FAT RN Fever …

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is caused by severe deficiency of a thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 13 (ADAMTS13). These patients commonly exhibit neurological …

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) are multisystemic disorders that are characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic …

Dec 20, 2016 · In this all-resident Best Case Ever we interview Dr. Chris Belcher from University of Kentucky about TTP – Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, that rare but often elusive …