A life-threatening complication of heparin use
Platelet count falls between 30% and 50% from baseline.
Antibody-mediated prothrombotic disorder initiated by heparin administration
Unlik...
Nonimmune heparin-associated thrombocytopenia (HIT): asymptomatic drop in platelet count
HITT: thrombocytopenia or thrombosis with the presence of heparin-dependent antibodies
The foundation f...
Discontinue all heparin...
The transition period of anticoagulation with a DTI and warfarin in patients with HIT can be problematic.
The INR while administering both a DTI and warfarin shoul...
Chaudhary RK, Nepal C, Khanal N, et al. Management and outcome of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in pregnancy: a systematic review. Cardiovasc Hematol Agents Med Chem. 2015;...
73397007 Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (disorder)
111588002 Heparin-induced thrombocy...
Heparin exposure through any preparation (including LMWH), any dose, or any route can cause HITT, a life-threatening condition that is associated with severe and extensive thromboembol...
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