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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT): Identification and treatment pathways.
Global Cardiology Science & Practice 2018 June 31
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a major health problem, especially in cardiac surgery theaters, cardiac catheterization labs, and intensive care units. Some patients with HIT develop serious thrombotic complications like limb ischemia and gangrene, while others may not develop such complications and have only mild thrombocytopenia. Current laboratory diagnostic tools incur significant time delays before confirming HIT, therefore upon clinical suspicion, treatment of HIT should start immediately while awaiting laboratory results. This is a review of the types, phases, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and diagnosis of HIT, and its current management strategies.
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