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A patient, Mr FG, receiving heparin for 7 days for extensive VTE develops arterial thrombosis. What would you suspect in this situation, and what should be done?
A patient, Mr FG, receiving heparin for 7 days for extensive VTE develops arterial thrombosis. What would you suspect in this situation, and what should be done?
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The rare but serious heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) may be responsible. The platelet count should be measured immediately, and if HIT is strongly suspected or confirmed, the heparin should be discontinued. An alternative anticoagulant should be started at full dose whilst specific confirmatoRead more
The rare but serious heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) may
See lessbe responsible. The platelet count should be measured immediately, and if HIT is strongly suspected or confirmed, the heparin
should be discontinued. An alternative anticoagulant should be
started at full dose whilst specific confirmatory tests are being performed, unless there are significant contraindications.