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DIC is a disorder of the "clotting cascade." It results in depletion of clotting factors in the blood.
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Causes
Normally, when you are injured, certain proteins are turned on and travel to the injury site to help stop bleeding. How...
Tests
The following tests may be done: Serum fibrinogen - low; Prothrombin time (PT) - high; Partial thromboplastin time (PTT...
Treatments
The goal is to determine and treat the underlying cause of DIC. Blood clotting factors will be replaced with plasma tra...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call 911 if you have continued bleeding of unknown cause.
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