Treatments
Plasma Exchange Therapy (Plasma pheresis) is recognised as the best treatment for TTP. Plasma exchange should be commenced as soon as possible and continued for at least 7 days, regardless of how well the patient responds to treatment.
For up to date information on treatment guidelines for TTP, visit
The British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) and search for:
Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of the thrombotic microangiopathic haemolytic anaemias
Plasma Exchange Therapy (Plasma pheresis) is recognised as the best treatment for TTP. Plasma exchange should be commenced as soon as possible and continued for at least 7 days, regardless of how well the patient responds to treatment.
For up to date information on treatment guidelines for TTP, visit
The British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) and search for:
Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of the thrombotic microangiopathic haemolytic anaemias
