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http://dx.doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2010.43.5.538

The Management of Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia with Thrombosis That Developed after Aortic Dissection Surgery  

Kim, Jae-Bum (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Keimyung University)
Park, Nam-Hee (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Keimyung University)
Choi, Sae-Young (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Keimyung University)
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Journal of Chest Surgery / v.43, no.5, 2010 , pp. 538-541 More about this Journal
Abstract
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a clinicopathologic condition and adverse drug reaction caused by immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies directed against the heparin-platelet factor 4 complex. HIT with thrombosis (HITT) could lead to limb amputation, stroke, myocardial infarction, and death. We report on the successful management of a HITT patient with argatroban therapy.
Keywords
Heparin; Thrombocytopenia; Thrombosis;
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