What is Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)?
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) is a complex, acquired disorder characterized by widespread activation of the clotting cascade, leading to the formation of blood clots in small blood vessels throughout the body. This process can result in multiple organ damage due to the occlusion of blood supply. Paradoxically, it also consumes platelets and clotting factors, which can lead to severe bleeding.
