Directory of Platelet Disorders Resources

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Platelet is disc-shaped, small cellular element in the blood, essential for blood clotting. Normally 200.000-300,000 platelets are found in 1 cubic centimeter of blood. Also called thrombocyte.

Resources in This Category

• Adult Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

  http://www.scripps.edu/mcmillan/
  A guide for patients. A description of this disease followed by an in depth look.

• Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

  http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/idiopathic-thrombocytopenic-purpura.html
  Provides an overview of ITP, its causes and diagnosis and how it affects children, adults and pregnant women.

• ITP Support Association

  http://www.itpsupport.org.uk/
  UK charity which aims to promote and improve the general welfare of people with immune thrombocytopenic purpura by providing support and advice to patients, their families and health professionals.

• MedlinePlus: Thrombocytopenia

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000586.htm
  Features information on this disorder and its causes, incidence and risk factors.

• NHLPI: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

  http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Itp/ITP_WhatIs.html
  Provides an overview of ITP, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, the prevention of complications and the lifestyle changes that need to be made.

• Patient: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

  http://patient.info/health/immune-thrombocytopenia-leaflet
  Factsheet on this autoimmune disease affecting platelets, including the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in children and adults.

• Platelet Disorder Support Association

  http://www.pdsa.org/
  Information and support for those with immune thrombocytopenic purpura and other low platelet disorders

 

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