Utilization of 4T score to determine the pretest probability of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in a community hospital in upstate New York

Utilization of 4T score to determine the pretest probability of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in a community hospital in upstate New York

Background: Thrombocytopenia is common in hospitalized patients. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a life-threatening condition which can lead to extensive thrombosis. Diagnosis of HIT relies on clinical suspicion determined by 4T score and immunoassays through testing for anti-PF4/heparin a...

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Main Authors: Yazan Samhouri, Mohammad Telfah, Ruth Kouides, Timothy Woodlock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-09-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Subjects:
4Ts score
HIT
pretest probability
thrombocytopenia
thrombosis
community hospital
Online Access:http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/32522/pdf_207

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