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13 Treatments  for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Overview

The goal is to determine and treat the underlying cause of DIC. Blood clotting factors will be replaced with plasma transfusions. Heparin, a medication used to prevent clotting, is sometimes used also. [read article]

Tests for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

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Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion (plasma) of your blood to clot. See also: Partial thromboplastin t...  More
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A platelet count is a test to measure how many platelets you have in your blood. Platelets help the blood clot. They are smaller than red or white blood cells.  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is a blood test that looks at how long it takes for blood to clot. It can help tell if you have bleeding or clotting problems.  More
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The factor II assay is a test to measure the activity of factor II - one of the substances involved in blood clotting (coagulation.  More
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Fibrinogen is a protein produced by the liver. This protein helps stop bleeding by helping blood clots to form. A blood test can be done to tell how much fibrinogen...  More
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The factor VIII assay is a blood test that measures the activity of factor VIII - one of the substances involved in blood clotting (coagulation.  More
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Quantitative D-Dimer Assay Test
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Hemostasis has been described as a process by which the body spontaneously stops bleeding and maintains blood in the fluid state within the vascular compartment. Th...  More
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog...  More
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Fibrin degradation products (FDPs) are the substances left behind when clots dissolve in the blood. This article discusses the blood test to measure these products.  More
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Medical Procedures for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

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Transfusion of Fresh Frozen Plasma
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Prescribed Medications for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

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HEPARIN (HEP a rin) is an anticoagulant. It is used to treat or prevent clots in the veins, arteries, lungs, or heart. It stops clots from forming or getting bigger...  More
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