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. 2005 Oct 4:3:14.
doi: 10.1186/1477-9560-3-14.

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: an update

Massimo Franchini  1
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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: an update

Massimo Franchini. Thromb J. .

Abstract

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is the most important and most frequent drug-induced, immune-mediated type of thrombocytopenia. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality if unrecognized. In this review, we briefly discuss the main features of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, particularly analyzing the most recent advances in the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of this syndrome.

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Pathophysiology of heparin induced thrombocytopenia.
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