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Primary Treatment for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

Introduction to TTP Treatment

  • The American Society of Hematology recommends that Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) be distinguished from Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP), as ITP is an autoimmune platelet destruction disorder treated with corticosteroids and immunosuppression, whereas TTP requires a different treatment approach 1, 2

Definitive Treatment Protocol for TTP

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