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...
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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...
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