Abstract
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation is not uncommon in the ICU. Presentations can vary from unexpected DVT or PE to severe generalized bleeding. This review discusses the etiology as well as the present understanding of the underlying pathophysiology in some details. This review will enable the intensivist to understand the background for the diagnosis and new innovative ways of treatment of DIC.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 5-12 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Critical Care and Shock |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Feb 1 2004 |
Keywords
- APC
- Activated protein C
- DIC
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
- TF
- Tissue factor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine