What is DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation)??

9 Nov 2023 · 1 min

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The video provides a concise medical explanation of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC). It describes DIC as a condition where the clotting cascade becomes uncontrollably activated throughout the body, leading to the formation of numerous microthrombi that obstruct blood flow to tissues and vital organs. This obstruction can cause reduced perfusion, multi‑system organ failure, and, as the process continues, the consumption of platelets, fibrinogen, and clotting factors. The depletion of these components impairs the body's ability to clot, ultimately resulting in severe hemorrhage.

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What is dic? DIC happens when the clotting cascades are triggered and uncontrollable clotting starts all over the body. This overstimulation of the clotting cascade leads too many micro clots to form and it compromises blood flow to the area that the blood is supposed to go to. This then leads to a reduction in blood flow to the tissues and organs. It is often compromising blood flow to major organs and since the clots form all over the body, it can lead to multi system organ failure from a lack of blood flow. If DIC continues to progress, the body will use up all the platelets, the fibrinogen and clotting factors and can no longer clot, which will result in hemorrhaging.