Overview
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune-mediated adverse reaction to heparin characterized by a paradoxical drop in platelet count and an increased risk of thrombosis 123823304050.Diagnosis
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PRT-060318, a novel Syk inhibitor, prevents heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis in a transgenic mouse model. Blood 2011. link 51 Bibbo C, Hatfield PS. Lower extremity manifestations and treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia syndromes: a cohort study. The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 2011. link 52 Tanhehco YC, Rux AH, Sachais BS. Low-density lipoprotein apheresis reduces platelet factor 4 on the surface of platelets: a possible protective mechanism against heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis. Transfusion 2011. link 53 Saugel B, Phillip V, Moessmer G, Schmid RM, Huber W. Argatroban therapy for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in ICU patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome: a retrospective study. Critical care (London, England) 2010. link 54 Warkentin TE, Cook RJ, Marder VJ, Greinacher A. 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