ISTH guidelines for the diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite an increase in our understandings of pathogenesis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), the approaches for initial diagnosis and management of TTP vary significantly.

Objective

The evidence-based guidelines of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) are intended to support patients, clinicians, and other health care professionals in their decisions about the initial diagnosis and management of acute TTP.

Methods

In June 2018, ISTH formed a multidisciplinary panel that included hematologists, an intensive care physician, nephrologist, clinical pathologist, biostatistician, and patient representatives, as well as a methodology team from McMaster University. The panel composition was designed to minimize the potential con

SUBMITTER: Zheng XL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8146131 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature