PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Hoyle, Brian
ED  - Cataland, Spero R.
ED  - Vesely, Sara K.
TI  - Advances in Understanding and Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
DP  - 2015 Sep 10
TA  - MD Conference Express
PG  - 11--12
VI  - 15
IP  - 21
4099  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/15/21/11.short
4100  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/15/21/11.full
AB  - It becomes apparent that thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura is an acute life-threatening condition that can be complicated with multiple recurrences and long-term microvascular damages. In contrast with previous thought, thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura does not appear to pose an appreciable risk in pregnancy. The new modality of treatment options may help to reduce the severity of acute illness and prevent further relapse.