Serological and functional tests for the diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune-mediated reaction occurring in 3 – 5 % of patients receiving heparin therapy for more than 5 days, which can lead to arterial and venous thrombosis. It is caused by IgG antibodies directed against platelet factor 4/heparin complexes, leading to pla...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Slovenian Medical Association
2012-02-01
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| Series: | Zdravniški Vestnik |
| Online Access: | http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/819 |