Blood clots, called thrombosis, can form in deep veins and travel to the lungs (PE) causing serious complications. While often symptomless, watch for leg swelling, redness, and sudden shortness of breath. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent life-threatening risks.
Platelet Disorders
Coagulation (Clotting) Disorders
Coagulation disorders disrupt blood clotting, causing abnormal bleeding or clotting. These can be inherited or acquired later in life due to various factors. Early diagnosis is crucial for proper management.
Platelet Function Disorders
Platelet function disorders disrupt blood clotting, causing excessive bleeding. Inherited or acquired, these conditions can range from mild to severe.
Thrombosis: An Overview
Blood clots, called thrombosis, can form in deep veins and travel to the lungs (PE) causing serious complications. While often symptomless, watch for leg swelling, redness, and sudden shortness of breath. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent life-threatening risks.
Coagulation (Clotting) Disorders
Coagulation disorders disrupt blood clotting, causing abnormal bleeding or clotting. These can be inherited or acquired later in life due to various factors. Early diagnosis is crucial for proper management.
Vascular Bleeding Disorders
Vascular bleeding disorders come in two forms: inherited (passed down in families) and acquired (developed throughout life due to factors like vitamin deficiencies or medications). Both cause easy bruising & abnormal bleeding.
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia, a condition with a low platelet count, can cause easy bruising and bleeding. While it often has no symptoms, severe cases can lead to internal bleeding. It can arise from various causes, including infections, medications, or autoimmune disorders. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications.
Vascular Bleeding Disorders
Vascular bleeding disorders come in two forms: inherited (passed down in families) and acquired (developed throughout life due to factors like vitamin deficiencies or medications). Both cause easy bruising & abnormal bleeding.
Dengue & Thrombocytopenia
Dengue isn’t just a fever and rash. This mosquito-borne illness can cause severe complications like bleeding and shock. Early diagnosis is key to preventing these and ensuring a smooth recovery for patients.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Blood clot in leg vein, triggered by slow flow & damage. Can travel to lungs (PE), causing breathing problems & even death.
Fibrinolysis
The process of fibrinolysis dissolves fibrin clots after wound healing, restoring blood flow and preventing unwanted thrombus formation.
Secondary Hemostasis: Coagulation Cascade
Coagulation cascade creates a fibrin mesh that strengthens and stabilizes the platelet plug into a permanent clot.