Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia occurring after surgical treatment of atrial myxoma: A case report

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia occurring after surgical treatment of atrial myxoma: A case report

Introduction Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an acquired, prothrombotic disorder, caused by antibodies to a complex of heparin and platelet factor 4 (PF4) that activates platelets, resulting in the release of procoagulant microparticles, thrombocytopenia occurrence, generation of thrombin,...

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Main Authors: Đunić Irena, Tomin Dragica, Antonijević Nebojša, Gradinac Siniša, Kovač Mirjana, Vidović Ana, Đurašinović Vladislava, Elezović Ivo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Serbian Medical Society 2009-01-01
Series:Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo
Subjects:
HIT
low platelet counts
atrial myxoma
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0370-8179/2009/0370-81790910540D.pdf

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