Clinical relevance of heparin-PF4 complex antibody in DVT after total joint replacement

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Antibodies to the heparin-platelet factor-4 (HPF-4) complex (HIT antibodies) have been observed in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). These antibodies are thought to be involved in thrombosis through activation of...

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Main Authors: Taguchi Kenji, Takayama Gou, Hiura Takeshi, Maeda Kazushige, Maeda Yumi, Motokawa Satoru, Torigoshi Takafumi, Shindo Hiroyuki, Migita Kiyoshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/10/42