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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and endovascular procedures: report of two cases

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a transient disorder caused by platelet-activating antibodies against platelet factor 4 (PF4)-heparin complexes. Clinically it translates into arterial or venous thrombosis and carries high morbidity and mortality. The use of large doses of heparin during endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm could increase the incidence of HIT. We report two cases associating the use of heparin during endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm with the development of HIT.

Source: Jornal Vascular Brasileiro

DOI: 10.1590/s1677-54492009005000014

Authors: Christiane Campolina Furquim Werneck, Allan Lossing, Thomas F. Lindsay

Institutions: University of Toronto, Trillium Health Centre, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2160459705

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Cites: 10

Cited by: 6

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