@article {George857, author = {James N. George and Sara K. Vesely}, title = {Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-hemolytic uremic syndrome: Diagnosis and treatment}, volume = {68}, number = {10}, pages = {857--878}, year = {2001}, publisher = {Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine}, abstract = {Prompt recognition of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP-HUS) and initiation of plasma exchange treatment is critical as it substantially decreases mortality. Nevertheless, death and long-term complications remain common. The recent relaxation of diagnostic criteria has dramatically increased the number of patients treated for clinically suspected TTP-HUS.}, issn = {0891-1150}, URL = {https://www.ccjm.org/content/68/10/857}, eprint = {https://www.ccjm.org/content/68/10/857.full.pdf}, journal = {Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine} }