Low Platelets : Thrombocytopenia
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37360
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0032
- Available Online
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Platelets (PLT), thrombocytes, are blood cells that helps it to clot (stop bleeding). Not having enough platelets in your blood is called thrombocytopenia (throm·bo·cy·to·pe·nia). This pamphlets describes what causes low platelets, symptoms, and ways to prevent and manage it.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
- Blood Coagulation Disorders
- Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Hematologic Diseases
- Self Care
- Thrombocytopenia
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Antineoplastic agents--Side effects
- Blood cells--Diseases
- Blood coagulation disorders
- Cancer--Chemotherapy--Complications
- Self-care, Health
- Thrombocytopenia
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- Platelets (PLT), thrombocytes, are blood cells that helps it to clot (stop bleeding). Not having enough platelets in your blood is called thrombocytopenia (throm·bo·cy·to·pe·nia). This pamphlets describes what causes low platelets, symptoms, and ways to prevent and manage it.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0032
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (TTP)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37582
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Victoria General Site. Apheresis Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0724
- Available Online
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TTP stands for thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura. In TTP, the linings of your blood vessels are damaged. Platelets stick to the damaged areas to prevent or stop bleeding. This causes very small clots to form. These clots can block the blood flow in your body. These blockages can cause problems in the affected organs, usually the brain and kidneys. Causes, symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent injury or bleeding problems are listed.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hematologic Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Thrombocytopenia
- Blood--Diseases
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- TTP stands for thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura. In TTP, the linings of your blood vessels are damaged. Platelets stick to the damaged areas to prevent or stop bleeding. This causes very small clots to form. These clots can block the blood flow in your body. These blockages can cause problems in the affected organs, usually the brain and kidneys. Causes, symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent injury or bleeding problems are listed.
- Notes
- Previous title: TTP
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Apheresis Unit, VG site, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0724
