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Acquired Platelet Function Defect
Alternate Names : Acquired Disorders of Platelet Function, Acquired Qualitative Platelet Disorders
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Prevention
Care in the use of medications can reduce the risk of drug-related acquired platelet function defects. Treatment of other disorders may also reduce risk. Some cases are not preventable.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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Tests & Exams
• Bleeding Time
• Dialysis
• Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
• Platelet Aggregation Test
• Platelet Count
• Prothrombin Time (PT)
Other Topics
• Bleeding
• Bleeding Into the Skin
• Bloody or Tarry Stools
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Menstrual Periods - Heavy, Prolonged, or Irregular
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Nosebleed
• Rashes
• Urine - Abnormal Color
• Urine - Bloody
• Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods
• Vomiting Blood
Review Date : 8/18/2003
Reviewed By : Corey Cutler, M.D., M.P.H., F.R.C.P.C, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Instructor in Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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