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What is the primary cause of acquired erythrocyte fragmentation in Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia (MAHA)?
What is the primary cause of acquired erythrocyte fragmentation in Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia (MAHA)?
- Hypotension leading to RBC damage
- Excessive intake of iron supplements
- Abnormal production of red cells
- Forced passage of RBC through partial vascular occlusions (correct)
Which condition is characterized by the presence of fragmented red cells (schistocytes) in the blood film?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of fragmented red cells (schistocytes) in the blood film?
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Sickle cell anemia
- Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) (correct)
Which condition is characterized by systemic activation of blood coagulation, resulting in generation and deposition of fibrin, leading to microvascular thrombi in various organs?
Which condition is characterized by systemic activation of blood coagulation, resulting in generation and deposition of fibrin, leading to microvascular thrombi in various organs?
- Malignant hypertension
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) (correct)
- Scleroderma renal crisis
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
Consumption of clotting factors and platelets in DIC can result in which life-threatening problem?
Consumption of clotting factors and platelets in DIC can result in which life-threatening problem?
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Accelerated fibrinolysis in some cases of DIC may cause severe bleeding due to:
Accelerated fibrinolysis in some cases of DIC may cause severe bleeding due to:
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