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Table 3 The DIC diagnostic criteria established by the International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis (overt DIC Criteria)

From: Severe heat stroke complicated by multiple cerebral infarctions: a case report

 

Score

Platelet count (109/L)

< 50

2

< 100, ≥ 50

1

≥ 100

0

Elevated fibrin-related marker

Strong increase

3

Moderate increase

2

No increase

0

Prolonged prothrombin time (seconds)

≥ 6

2

< 6, ≥ 3

1

< 3

0

Fibrinogen level (g/L)

< 1

1

≥ 1

0

  1. If the total score was ≥ 5, overt DIC was diagnosed
  2. DIC disseminated intravascular coagulation