24. Thrombocytopenia with Dr. Matthew Rendo, MD.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Thrombocytopenia
The chapter explores the diagnostic process for thrombocytopenia, emphasizing the identification of underlying causes like infections and malignancies. It discusses the critical importance of specialized testing like ADAMS TS13 for diagnosing conditions such as TTP and highlights the need for timely plasma exchange treatment due to its high mortality rate. Treatment options including plasma exchange, steroids, and targeted antibody therapy are also discussed, with a focus on early intervention to address the underlying cause.
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