Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
At a Glance Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a potentially life-threatening disorder that involves a pathological activation of coagulation system. This clinical syndrome can be triggered by a variety of disorders that lead to the formation of widespread intravascular thrombosis. Depending on the underlying condition, two clinical forms of DIC have been described: acute (decompensated)…