Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura:

1. A member of my family had thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, am I at increased risk?
   
   
2. Could this condition be caused by one of the medications I am taking?
   
   
3. What types of tests do you recommend I take to diagnose this condition?
   
   
4. How urgently do I need to undergo treatment for this condition?
   
   
5. Do I need to undergo a plasma exchange to treat this condition? What are the chances of successfully treating my condition with a plasma exchange?
   
   
6. If a plasma exchange fails to cure my condition, what additional treatment would you recommend?
   
   
7. If my condition is successfully treated with a plasma exchange, will I need any further treatment? Will I need to regularly visit a doctor? How often?
   
   
8. Could I have a relapse of this condition later on in life?
   
   
9. Do you expect this condition to damage my kidneys in any way?
   
   
10. Could thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura complicate my existing heart condition in any way?