DISSEMINATED INTRAVASCULAR COAGULATION (DIC): CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS

DISSEMINATED INTRAVASCULAR COAGULATION (DIC) CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS

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Contents

Preface

Chapter I: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: Clinical Manifestations

Abstract

Introduction

Acute DIC

Chronic DIC

Conclusion

References

Chapter II: Risk Factors for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Abstract

Introduction

Sepsis

Malignancy

Extensive Tissue Damage

DIC in Obstetric Practice

Genetic Risk Factors

Vascular

Cardiovascular Conditions

Prosthetic Devices

Toxic Reactions

References

Chapter III: Thrombomodulin and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Abstract

Introduction

Anti-coagulant Effects of TM

TM and Inflammation

Conclusion

References

Chapter IV: Diagnostic Scoring System for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Abstract

Introduction

Diagnosis of DIC

Scoring Systems

The JMHW DIC Scoring System

The ISTH DIC Scoring System

ISTH Overt-DIC Diagnostic Scoring System

ISTH Non-Overt DIC Diagnostic Scoring System

The JAAM DIC Diagnostic Scoring System

Comparisons between the Three DIC Diagnostic Scoring Systems

Conclusion

Acknowledgement

References

Chapter V: Outcome of Critically Ill Patients with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in a Tertiary Care Center

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Discussion

References

Chapter VI: Sepsis and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Abstract

Introduction

Epidemiology

Physiological Hemostatic Response

Pathogenesis of Sepsis-Associated DIC

Inflammation and Coagulation Cross-Talk in DIC

Diagnostic Criteria for DIC

Therapeutic Strategies

Conclusion

References

Chapter VII: Coagulopathy of Liver Disease versus Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: Who is Who?

Abstract

Introduction

Background

Clinical Presentation

Pathophysiology

Diagnostic Tests

Treatment

Conclusion

References

Chapter VIII: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in Urological Malignancy

Abstract

Introduction

Prostate Cancer

Renal Cell Carcinoma

Wilms Tumor

Miscellaneous Urological Causes of DIC

Diagnosis and Treatment of DIC in Urological Patient

References

Chapter IX: Chronic Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) in Solid Tumors: When, Whom and How to Treat?

Abstract

1. Introduction and Pathophysiology

2. Definition

3. Diagnostic Criteria

4. Therapeutic Strategies

Conclusion

References

Chapter X: Treatment Options for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Abstract

Introduction

Treatment Options

Conclusion

References

Index