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...
Main Authors: | Yazan Samhouri, Mohammad Telfah, Ruth Kouides, Timothy Woodlock |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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Online Access: | http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/32522/pdf_207 |
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