definition platelet refractoriness
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- ● Platelet refractoriness is the inability to get an adequate increase in platelet count after transfusion (Arch Pathol Lab Med 2003;127:409, Haematologica 2005;90:247) ● Immune causes: anti-platelet or anti-HLA antibodies after multiple exposures from transfusion, pregnancy or transplantation (Transfusion 2005;45:761)
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ASH Home ASH Store ASH AcademyMy Account Sign In Refractory disease is defined as a < 50% decrease in lesion size with induction therapy or the appearance of new lesions. Progressive or relapsed disease reflects the appearance of new lesions after attainment of complete remission.
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- Immune thrombocytopenia (THROM-bo-si-toe-PE-ne-ah), or ITP, is a bleeding disorder. In ITP, the blood doesn't clot as it should. This is due to a low number of blood cell fragments called platelets (PLATE-lets) or thrombocytes (THROM-bo-sites).Platelets are made in your bone marrow along with other kinds of blood cells.n ITP, the blood doesn't clot as it should. This is due to a low number of blood cell fragments called platelets (PLATE-lets) or thrombocytes (THROM-bo-sites). Platelets are made in your bone marrow along with other kinds of blood cells.
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Immune Thrombocytopenia  (ITP) Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP). Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a bleeding disorder. In ITP, the blood doesn't clot as it should. This is due to a low number of blood cell fragments called platelets or thrombocytes.diopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an immune‐mediated hematologic disorder caused by a low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia). Antiplatelet antibodies act against the platelets resulting in platelet destruction by the spleen.
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Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count) What is thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)? Platelets (thrombocytes) are important elements in the blood that are important for blood coagulation (clotting and prevention of bleeding). Thrombocytopenia refers to having low platelet count in the blood compared to the normal range. The normal platelet count ranges between 150,000 and 450,000 per microliter (one-millionth of a liter).
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Thrombocytopenia (reduced platelet count) Thrombocytopenia is the term for a reduced platelet (thrombocyte) count. The normal level is 140 – 400 x 10 (9) / l, but minor fluctuation is common and investigation is not usually necessary if the count is above 100 x 10 (9) /l and the patient has no symptoms.
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Blood Panel Review High platelets is a condition in which the blood contains more platelets than normal. Platelets are small blood cell fragments that assist in blood clotting. In a healthy person, there are usually 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood.A high platelet count can be identified through routine blood tests. The occurrence of high platelets is divided into two medical categories: primary thrombocythemia and secondary thrombocytosis.latelets are small blood cell fragments that assist in blood clotting. In a healthy person, there are usually 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. A high platelet count can be identified through routine blood tests.
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Isabel Healthcare Blog Pancytopenia refers to the reduction or abnormally low level of all blood cells (erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells) and platelets) produced by the bone marrow. It can occur due to decreased production of the blood cells, bone marrow failure, immune-mediated destruction or peripheral sequestration.
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-     The production of red blood cells in the bone marrow is called hemopoiesis. Thrombopoiesis is the production of platelets in the bone marrow.
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-     Thrombocyte is the medical term meaning platelet.   Related terms are thrombocytopenia (a sharp reduction in the number of platelets in the blood), and thromboc … ytosis (a pronounced increase in the number of thrombocytes in the blood). Platelets are also called Thrombocytes.
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Platelet Count 4. My report mentions giant platelets.. Giant platelet is a term used to describe platelets that are abnormally large, i.e., as large as a normal red blood cell. These may be seen in certain disorders such as immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) or in rare inherited disorders such as Bernard-Soulier disease.. My report mentions giant platelets.. Giant platelet is a term used to describe platelets that are abnormally large, i.e., as large as a normal red blood cell. These may be seen in certain disorders such as immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) or in rare inherited disorders such as Bernard-Soulier disease.
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Platelets Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are the smallest cell type in the blood. Other major blood components include plasma, white blood cells, and red blood cells.The primary function of platelets is to aid in the blood clotting process.latelets, also called thrombocytes, are the smallest cell type in the blood. Other major blood components include plasma, white blood cells, and red blood cells.
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- Check your grammar now! : suppression of the bone marrow's production of blood cells and platelets.
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thrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia is a blood disease characterized by an abnormally low number of platelets in the bloodstream. The normal amount of platelets is usually between 150,000 and 450,000 cells per microliter of blood. A microliter is an amount equal to one one-millionth of a liter (a liter is almost equal to a quart).
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Platelet Rich Plasma anti-aging skin rejuvenation Stonington CT Red and white blood cells are divided from the platelets and the plasma (the clear fluid). This plasma now contains a higher than normal number of platelets and is called platelet rich plasma, or PRP.
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thrombocytopenia Definition of thrombocytopenia. : persistent decrease in the number of platelets in the blood that is often associated with hemorrhagic conditions.
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Platelet The smear is used to examine platelets for size, shape, qualitative number, and clumping. The ratio of platelets to red blood cells in a healthy adult is 1:10 to 1:20. The main function of platelets is to contribute to hemostasis: the process of stopping bleeding at the site of interrupted endothelium. They gather at the site and unless the interruption is physically too large, they plug the hole.
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Thrombocytopenia (low Platelet Count) Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which you have a low blood platelet count. Platelets (thrombocytes) are colorless blood cells that help blood clot. Platelets stop bleeding by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel injuries. Thrombocytopenia often occurs as a result of a separate disorder, such as leukemia or an immune system problem. Or it can be a side effect of taking certain medications. It affects both children and adults.
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Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Counts) Thrombocytopenia refers to the presence of abnormally low levels of platelets in the circulating blood. Platelets, or thrombocytes, are a specific kind of blood cell that prevent bleeding. The most common reason that cancer patients experience thrombocytopenia is as a side effect of chemotherapy. When chemotherapy affects bone marrow, the body’s ability to produce platelets, the body’s chief defense against bleeding, is diminished. Platelets normally rush to the site of an injury and work with other blood factors to from a blood clot.
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platelet aggregation test the adherence of platelets to any area with damaged blood vessels; an important component of hemostasis. platelet aggregation. the progressive accumulation of platelets, attracted by other platelets once adhesion begins. known platelet aggregating factor such as collagen, ADP or thrombin is added to a suspension of the platelets under test and the degree of aggregation measured by decrease in turbidity of the suspension.
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- pros·ta·cy·clin (prŏs′tə-sī′klĭn) n. A prostaglandin produced in the walls of blood vessels that acts as a vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation.
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thrombocytosis An increase above normal in the number of PLATELETS (thrombocytes) in the circulating blood. The normal upper limit is about 450,000 per cubic millimetre. Thrombocytosis may be a reactive process or it may be the result of a clonal increase in the number of megakaryocytes in the bone marrow.
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What is PRP? Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, also referred to as PRP Therapy, is a progressive non-surgical treatment to treat a variety of orthopedic conditions including arthritis, tendon injuries, and ligament injuries. PRP is part of a group of state-of-the-art treatments collectively referred to as Regenerative Medicine.
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-     Thrombocytopenia is the medical term meaning abnormally low platelet count. The symptoms include abnormal bleeding and in general the clotting process is extended … . The first places one normally sees these symptoms are the skin and digestive tract.
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When can my baby move from a bassinet to a crib? When can my baby move from a bassinet to a crib? The BabyCenter Editorial Team According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, your newborn is likely to grow out of her bassinet in just a few short weeks. Check the manufacturer's guidelines for recommended weight limits, and be sure to move your baby to a crib before she exceeds that limit. Even if your baby hasn't exceeded the weight limit on her bassinet, move her to a crib as soon as she's able to sit up. Bassinets are usually shallow, so it's very easy for a sitting baby to fall out of one and be injured.