Thrombocytopenia

Thrombocytopenia is defined as a platelet count below 150*109/l, caused by accelerated platelet destruction or decreased production. It is classified as mild with a platelet count of 100-150*109/l, moderate at 50-100*109/l and severe with less than 50*109/l. Thrombocytopenia is secondly to anaemia as the most common hematologic abnormality during pregnancy. Indeed, a platelet count <150*109/l can be observed in 6 to 15% of pregnant women at the end of pregnancy. Thrombocytopenia is usually moderate (<100*109/l in only 1% of women) and often incidentally detected on routine blood count. Gestational Thrombocytopenia (GT) is considered the most prevalent cause of thrombocytopenia during pregnancy accounting for about 75% of cases. The etiology is unknown, but it is considered to be due to the relative hemodilution of pregnancy, amplified by the capture or destruction of platelets in the placenta. Online Journals are scholarly and peer reviewed journals. The journals provide forum and motivates scientists, researchers, academics, engineers, and practitioners in all aspects to share their professional and academic knowledge in the fields computing, engineering, humanities, economics, social sciences, management, medical science, and related disciplines. Online Journals also aims to reach a large number of readers worldwide with original and current research work completed on the vital issues of the above important disciplines. The journals permit all readers to read, view, download and print the full-text of all published articles without any subscription or restrictions.

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Last date updated on April, 2024