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An abnormal decrease in platelet count causing purpural hemorrhages is known as what?
Thrombocytopenia
What medical condition is associated with platelets?
Disorders of the bone marrow and systemic conditions can cause an elevated platelet count. An elevated platelet count is known as thrombocytosis. A high platelet count can signal a more serious blood problem known as a myeloproliferative disorder
Low platelet count?
platelet count
WhatSubstances that provide increased surface for platelet activation are known as?
clotting factors
What is the Platelet Count Test?
What is the Platelet Count Test?
Does a hyperactive spleen cause platelet deficiency?
No, a hyperactive spleen does not directly cause platelet deficiency. Platelet deficiency is typically due to decreased platelet production in the bone marrow or increased platelet destruction in the body, such as in immune thrombocytopenia. However, a splenic disorder or enlargement can sometimes lead to increased platelet destruction and contribute to low platelet levels.
What problem in low platelet count?
Low platelet count, also known as thrombocytopenia, can lead to excessive bleeding and difficulty in blood clotting. It can result from conditions such as immune system disorders, viral infections, certain medications, and bone marrow disorders. Adequate treatment may involve addressing the underlying cause, medications to stimulate platelet production, or platelet transfusions in severe cases.
How do you increase platelet count?
Platelet counts can be increased through diet. There are several foods that can increase platelet counts, some of these foods include kale, spinach, and tofu.
How much will be the platelet count after tranfuse one unit of platelet rich plasma?
1 unit prp increases platelet count by 10,000.
What is pdw mean in blood work?
platelet distribution width (PDW)an indication of variation in platelet size which can be a sign of active platelet release.
How do platelet clumps affect the WBC and platelet counts?
If the platelet clumps are large enough, an automated blood analyzer may mistake them for WBCs, causing a falsely high WBC count. The platelet count will be decreased if there is a lot of clumping.
What test a screening test to evaluate platelet function and to monitor changes in the blood associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy?
Platelet Count
