A minority of patients presenting with acute life threatening syndromes characterized by severe bleeding episodes or microvascular thromboses on the intensive care unit. Especially patients with TTP, HUS, acquired haemophilia and CAPS have a poor prognosis. These emergency cases require a rapid diagnosis and an immediate onset of treatment.
Print ISSN: 0340-6245
Volume: 25, 01/2005
Pages: 200 - 204