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Heparin‐induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis
Author(s) -
Davoren A.,
Aster R.H.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
american journal of hematology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.456
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1096-8652
pISSN - 0361-8609
DOI - 10.1002/ajh.20490
Subject(s) - heparin induced thrombocytopenia , heparin , medicine , thrombosis , anticoagulant , intensive care medicine , pathogenesis , surgery
Heparin, employed clinically for more than 50 years, is still a widely used anticoagulant. Unfortunately, some patients given this agent develop thrombocytopenia and thrombosis. Because this side effect can have catastrophic consequences, it is imperative that all clinicians caring for patients who receive heparin have at least a basic understanding of its pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management. Am. J. Hematol. 81:36–44, 2006. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.