180. A patient with severe sepsis develops disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). What is the technical primary pathophysiological feature of DIC?
A.
Localized clot formation.
B.
Widespread activation of coagulation and fibrinolysis, leading to simultaneous thrombosis and bleeding.
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C.
Platelet destruction only.
D.
Hemolysis.
📖 Additional Information
Localized clot formation.
Widespread activation of coagulation and fibrinolysis, leading to simultaneous thrombosis and bleeding.
