Pathogenesis of disseminated intravascular coagulation

Text in blue refers to pathophysiologic processes; text in green denotes associated laboratory abnormalities. Refer to UpToDate topics on disseminated intravascular coagulation for additional details.

NET: neutrophil extracellular trap; PT: prothrombin time; aPTT: activated partial thromboplastin time; FDPs: fibrin degradation products; dsDNA: double-stranded DNA; MAHA: microangiopathic hemolytic anemia.

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