Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Surg Clin North Am 2012 Dec;92(6):1559-72
Date
11/17/2012Pubmed ID
23153884DOI
10.1016/j.suc.2012.08.015Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84869135313 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 7 CitationsAbstract
This article deals with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. It discusses the pathophysiology of the disease, as well as the diagnostic challenges and therapeutic management. The incidence of the disease and screening recommendations are reviewed. The article also emphasizes the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment options. This article is intended for surgeons in all specialties and levels of training.
Author List
Lanzarotti S, Weigelt JAMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AnticoagulantsHeparin
Humans
Thrombocytopenia
