Synonyms: consumptive coagulopathy
The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) defines disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) as a syndrome characterised by the systemic activation of blood coagulation, which generates intravascular fibrin, leading to thrombosis of small- and medium‐sized vessels, and eventually organ dysfunction.1
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/disseminated-intravascular-coagulation