Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia
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Thrombosis 2: Treatment — Hoffbrand's Essential Haematology▶ 15:46It has a very long half -life, which is great for once -daily dosingAnd its real claim to fame is that because it's synthetic, it doesn't cause that rare but deadly complication, heparin -induced thrombocytopeniaSo with DOACs being so easy, where does LMWH still have a solid footholdAlterations of Hematologic Function — Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children▶ 70:32There are dozens of acquired causes for low platelets, but the text highlights one specific iatrogenic meaning caused by medical treatment that…I'm talking about HIT, heparin -induced thrombocytopeniaIt is one of the most dangerous and complex complications encountered in a hospital setting