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Document Details : Title: Catastrophic rapid onset heparin-induced thrombocytopenia - Victim of our own success Author(s): S. Nanda , S.G. Sharma , S. Longo Journal: Acta Cardiologica Volume: 65 Issue: 1 Date: 2010 Pages: 93-95 DOI: 10.2143/AC.65.1.2045897 Abstract : Heparin is integral to the treatment of acute coronary syndromes, deep vein thrombosis and its prophylaxis. An undesirable result of recurrent heparin use is rapid onset heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) within hours of exposure. This catastrophic condition is frequently diagnosed too late for therapy to be effective. We describe a case of fatal rapid onset HIT, analyze current evidence to diagnose this condition and propose a way so that it can be prevented. |
