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What is the primary difference between acute and chronic DIC?
What is the primary difference between acute and chronic DIC?
- Acute DIC develops when blood is exposed to small amounts of TF, while chronic DIC develops when blood is suddenly exposed to procoagulants.
- Acute DIC occurs at all ages and races, while chronic DIC occurs more frequently in older adults.
- Acute DIC occurs in patients with solid tumors, while chronic DIC occurs in patients with sepsis.
- Acute DIC is characterized by hemorrhage, while chronic DIC is characterized by thrombosis. (correct)
Which group of patients is more likely to develop chronic DIC?
Which group of patients is more likely to develop chronic DIC?
- Patients with sepsis
- Patients with large aortic aneurysms
- Patients with solid tumors (correct)
- Patients with venous thromboembolism
In which percentage of patients with sepsis does DIC occur?
In which percentage of patients with sepsis does DIC occur?
- 40-60%
- 30-50% (correct)
- 15-30%
- 20-40%
What are the typical physical findings in patients with acute DIC?
What are the typical physical findings in patients with acute DIC?
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What is the estimated occurrence of DIC in all hospitalized patients?
What is the estimated occurrence of DIC in all hospitalized patients?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of managing DIC?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of managing DIC?
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What is the primary focus of treatment for DIC?
What is the primary focus of treatment for DIC?
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What causes the clinical manifestations in patients with TTP?
What causes the clinical manifestations in patients with TTP?
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What characterizes thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) as a hematological emergency?
What characterizes thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) as a hematological emergency?
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What is responsible for the breakdown of ultralarge vWF multimers in acquired TTP?
What is responsible for the breakdown of ultralarge vWF multimers in acquired TTP?
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