What is the single most common cause of clinically important bleeding?

a. Hemophilia
b. Fibrinogen deficiency
c. Thrombocytopenia
d. Qualitative platelet disorders

ANS: C
The single most common cause of clinically important bleeding is thrombocytopenia with a platelet count less than 100 ´ 109/L.

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A) True B) False

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