Bleeding heart. Gross specimen of a heart that is showing purpural bleeding (red spots). Purpura are small haemorrhages (bleeding) that occur in a set

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Bleeding heart. Gross specimen of a heart that is showing purpural bleeding (red spots). Purpura are small haemorrhages (bleeding) that occur in a set of bleeding disorders. A common cause is when the platelet (thromocyte) count of the patient is low. Platelets are essential for clot formation. Such a purpuric rash can also result from a reaction to a drug.

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