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Storage of Platelets possible?

Storage of Platelets possible?

My platelets are down to 26. I have medium sized varices, no bleeding as yet. I am taking a betablocker but wonder what to do should I ever have a bleed. Are hospitals able to freeze or store platelets for emergencies? I understand platelets do not keep long. My brother is compatible and donated for a needle biopsy but he lives too far away for an emergency situation. Sometimes I feel like the doctors are just waiting and watching for me die, like there's nothing they can do for me.

Saundrella
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