Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Unexplained decrease in platelet count in a patient treated with heparin

• ▪ Minimum platelet count falls between 30% and 50% from baseline.

Antibody-mediated prothrombotic disorder init...

Nonimmune heparin-associated thrombocytopenia (HIT): asymptomatic drop in platelet count

HITT: thrombocytopenia or thrombosis with the presence of heparin-dependent antibodies

• ▪ The foundation...

Discontinue all heparin products, including flushes and heparin-coated...

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...

Lo GK, Juhl D, Warkentin TE, et al. Evaluation of pretest clinical score (4 T's) for the diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in two clinical settings. J Thromb Haemost. &#...

73397007 Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (disorder)

111588002 Heparin-induced thrombocy...

Heparin exposure through virtually any preparation (including LMWH), any dose, or any route can cause HITT, a life-threatening condition which is associated with severe and extensive t...