| Catastrophic rapid onset heparin-induced thrombocytopenia--victim of our own success. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20306898 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. |
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Authors:
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Sudip Nanda; Shree Gopal Sharma; Santo Longo |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta cardiologica Volume: 65 ISSN: 0001-5385 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Cardiol Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-23 Completed Date: 2010-04-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370570 Medline TA: Acta Cardiol Country: Belgium |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 93-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Dept of Internal Medicine, St.Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA. sudipnanda2000@yahoo.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acute Disease Adult Anticoagulants / adverse effects*, therapeutic use Diagnosis, Differential Disease Progression Fatal Outcome Follow-Up Studies Heparin / adverse effects*, therapeutic use Humans Male Platelet Count Thrombocytopenia / chemically induced*, diagnosis Thromboembolism / drug therapy Time Factors |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anticoagulants; 9005-49-6/Heparin |
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