Therapeutical plasma exchange for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in the emergency department: A single center experience

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare, life-threatening and easily misdiagnosed thrombotic microangiopathy disease. Few studies have reported the use of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) for TTP in emergency departments in China. The present study was a retrospective analysis of patients with TTP who were treated with TPE in our emergency intensive care unit (EICU).
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research