As of today, people suffering from thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) have a common space. The TTP Support Group was created by and for patients and their relatives. The main goal of the group is to exchange information, expand knowledge about the disease, modern treatment, improve the quality of life of patients with TTP, and above all, mutual support. The support was provided by the Hematooncology Association.
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a very rare autoimmune disease from the group of thrombocytopenic bleeding disorders, diagnosed annually in Poland in about 30 people. It is characterized by haemolytic anemia, severe thrombocytopenia and ischemic damage to organs (lungs, heart, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys). As a result of the disease, clots form in small vessels. TTP can consequently lead to stroke, ischemic heart attack and kidney damage.
The diagnosis of the disease and the c...
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