Thrombocytopenia

Dr. Stern: I first ask myself, is the thrombocytopenia isolated? Next, I say, is it real? And as long as I don't see platelets clumping, then I say this is real. Next, what is the chronicity or pattern? And at the same time, I'm also thinking about are there hints that this could be a thromb Cytopenia emergency? So what are those hints? Well, if there's an anemia, is there evidence of hemolytic anemia? Because that might suggest to me that this is TTP or DIC. Is there a new renal dysfunction that could, again, T