Advances in managing immune thrombocytopenia purpura: update for nurses.
Immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), also known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, is an autoimmune disorder characterised by reduced platelets in the blood. Platelets are vital for blood clotting and help to prevent excessive bleeding. When platelet levels drop, it can result in symptoms suc...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Nursing Vol. 34; no. 15; pp. 762 - 767 |
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| Formato: | algorithm review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
8/7/2025
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