A severe complication of heparin use that can cause serious morbidity and mortality
Platelet count falls greater than 30% at least 4 days following heparin exposure
Mortality risk up t...
Nonimmune heparin-associated thrombocytopenia (HIT): asymptomatic drop in platelet count
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis (HITT): thrombocytopenia or thrombosis with the prese...
The transition of anticoagulation with a DTI and warfarin in patients with HIT can be problematic.
The INR while on both a DTI and warfarin should be therapeutic (...
73397007 Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (disorder)
111588002 Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis (disorder)
Heparin exposure through any preparation (including LMWH), any dose, or any route can cause HITT, a life-threatening condition associated with arterial or venous thromboembolic complic...
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