THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURAS IN THE ELDERLY PATIENTS. THERAPY DISCUSSION

Abstract

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is a life-threatening chronic autoimmune disease characterized by a periodic or persistent decrease in the number of platelets (less than 100x10 9 /l) in the peripheral blood of a person, a low level of blood clotting, and an increased risk of bleeding. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is the most common cause of hemorrhagic syndrome, i.e. excessive bleeding. The incidence of this nosology is very rare and is 1-13 cases per 100 thousand adult population. This article discusses the studied foreign literature, as well as views on first- and second-line therapy