Temporal Aspects of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

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Authors

Theodore E. Warkentin · Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program

Abstract

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia can begin rapidly in patients who have received heparin within the previous 100 days. Heparin-dependent antibodies do not invariably reappear with subsequent heparin use.

Topics & Keywords

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis Intramuscular injections and effects Platelet Disorders and Treatments

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Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 344, Issue 17, pp. 1286-1292

DOI: 10.1056/nejm200104263441704

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