Catalog

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

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Link to WHO Definition

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1143142333

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is a relatively common immune-mediated disorder with the potential for serious thromboembolic complications. It is associated with the use of unfractionated heparin (UFH) and may be defined as a decrease in platelet count during or shortly after exposure to this anticoagulant.