Causes, Risk Factors, And Complications Of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) causes the production of blood clots in an individual's small blood vessels that can obstruct blood flow to organs in the affected region. Clotting factors and platelets are components of the blood required for proper and effective blood clots formation. The former is a condition where the clotting factors become more active than usual, resulting in inappropriate blood clot formation. It can be acute and occur suddenly, or it may be chronic and develop slowly. This condition is diagnosed through a variety of tests. They include a physical exam, medical history, complete blood count, blood smear, serum fibrinogen, and fibrin degradation tests. Treatment is based on symptoms and may include blood transfusions, oxygen therapy, and other medications.