platelet disorders
Platelets are important components of the blood to allow clotting of the blood. This page looks at disorders of both number and function of platelets including dysfunction of the platelets.
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Essential thrombocytosis
A cribsheet covering the basics of how to approach a high platelet count and management of ET.
Thrombocytopenia
A cribsheet covering causes and management of low platelets including ITP.
heparin induced thrombocytopenia
A cribsheet to explain the cause, differentials and management of HIT