Diagnosis and Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

This chapter explores the diagnosis and treatment strategies for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), including Atypical HUS. It discusses the importance of analyzing blood smears and calculating the plasmic score for risk assessment, as well as the use of plasmafaresis, immunosuppression, and complement-targeted therapies.