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Disseminated intravascular coagulation: current concepts.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18716745     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is an acquired disorder in which normal hemostatic balance is disturbed. There is excessive thrombin formation leading to fibrin deposition in microcirculation and consequent ischemic organ damage. The etiology is multifactorial. A number of medical, surgical, oncological and obstetrical conditions can cause DIC. The diagnosis is essentially clinical supported by laboratory parameters and a scoring system based on these. The mainstay of treatment is correction of underlying cause and hemostatic support with replacement of coagulation factors. The role of heparin therapy and other therapeutic options including activated protein C, antithrombin III etc. have also been discussed.
Authors:
R Kumar; V Gupta
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2008-08-21
Journal Detail:
Title:  Indian journal of pediatrics     Volume:  75     ISSN:  0973-7693     ISO Abbreviation:  Indian J Pediatr     Publication Date:  2008 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-08-21     Completed Date:  2008-12-10     Revised Date:  2009-07-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0417442     Medline TA:  Indian J Pediatr     Country:  India    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  733-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medical Oncology/Hematology, Cancer Care Manitoba, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3E, OVN. rajatkr@hotmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acute Disease
Antithrombin III / therapeutic use
Blood Component Transfusion
Chronic Disease
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / diagnosis*,  etiology,  physiopathology,  therapy*
Heparin / therapeutic use
Humans
Lipoproteins / therapeutic use
Protease Inhibitors / therapeutic use
Protein C / therapeutic use
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Lipoproteins; 0/Protease Inhibitors; 0/Protein C; 0/lipoprotein-associated coagulation inhibitor; 9000-94-6/Antithrombin III; 9005-49-6/Heparin

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