Delayed-Onset Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis

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Authors

Theodore E. Warkentin · Hamilton General Hospital

John G. Kelton · Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program

Abstract

Delayed-onset heparin-induced thrombocytopenia should be suspected when patients present with thrombocytopenia and thrombosis up to 3 weeks after exposure to heparin. This syndrome could be caused by high titers of platelet-activating IgG induced by heparin.

Topics & Keywords

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis Platelet Disorders and Treatments Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 135, Issue 7, pp. 502-506

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-135-7-200110020-00009

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