Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in patients readmitted after open cardiac surgical procedures: A case seriesCentral MessagePerspective
Objectives: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune-mediated complication that occurs in a small percentage of patients exposed to heparin. Concerns of HIT are particularly high in patients undergoing cardiac procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass, as they are exposed to high doses...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | JTCVS Open |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666273620300711 |