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Low Platelets: Signs & Symptoms (Basics for Beginners)
Low Platelets: Signs & Symptoms (Basics for Beginners) Low Platelets (also known as Thrombocytopenia) is a condition where the number of platelets in your blood is too low, which can cause a variety of signs and symptoms. Platelets are...
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Thrombocytopenia | Signs and Symptoms and Approach to Causes
Lesson on Thrombocytopenia: Approach to Causes. Thrombocytopenia is defined as a low platelet count of less than 150x10^9/L. Signs and symptoms of thrombocytopenia include mucocutaneous bleeding, epistaxis, heavy menstrual bleeding and...
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How Does Low-Dose Aspirin Work?
Baby aspirin is a life saver for many adults! A video lesson discusses the effect aspirin has on blood even in low doses. Learners discover how aspirin changes blood clots—a key to preventing medical conditions such as heart attacks and...