Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a commonly asked subject area on all medical boards tests. The following summarizes some of the most asked about characteristics of DIC:
1. involves global activation of coagulation system
2. increased thrombin production resulting in increased fibrin deposition and thrombotic occlusion of small vessels
3. impaired fibrinolysis
4. depletes coagulation factors through consumption
5. forms schistocytes
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