acquired causes of platelet dysfunction

Last reviewed 01/2018

Acquired causes of platelet dysfunction include:

  • myeloproliferative disease
  • myelodysplasia
  • dysproteinaemia
  • uraemia
  • liver disease
  • hypoglycaemia
  • cardiopulmonary bypass
  • anti-platelet antibodies
  • DIC
  • drugs e.g. aspirin