Disseminated intravascular coagulation pathophysiology

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General characteristics:

  • DIC is a hemorrhagic syndrome originating in the small blood vessels
  • DIC is caused by uncontrolled activation of clotting factors and fibrinolytic enzymes
  • Tissue necrosis and bleeding are results of DIC