Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: An Update.
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2011
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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is the most important and most frequent drug-induced,
immune-mediated type of thrombocytopenia. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality
if unrecognized. In this review, we briefly discuss the main features of heparin-induced
thrombocytopenia, particularly analyzing the most recent advances in the pathophysiology, diagnosis
and treatment of this syndrome
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Heparin, Thrombocytopenia
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Sayami L A, Ullah M. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: An Update. Cardiovascular Journal. 2011; 3(2): 187-199.