Safety and Efficacy of Argatroban in the Management of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a life-threatening adverse reaction to heparin therapy that is characterized by thrombocytopenia and an increased risk of venous and arterial thrombosis. According to guidelines, in patients with strongly suspected or confirmed HIT all sources of heparin hav...

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Main Authors: Bernd Saugel, Roland M. Schmid, Wolfgang Huber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-01-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Blood Disorders
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4137/CMBD.S5118