Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

The goal is to determine the underlying cause of DIC and provide treatment for that.

Replacement therapy of the coagulation factors is achieved by transfusion of fresh frozen plasma. Cryoprecipitates may also be used if fibrinogen is significantly low. Heparin, a medication used to prevent thrombosis, is sometimes used in combination with replacement therapy.

The underlying disease that causes the disorder will usually predict the probable outcome.

• Severe bleeding
• Stroke
• Lack of blood flow to arms, legs, or organs

Go to the emergency room or call 911 if you have continued bleeding of unknown cause.

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