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Heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia complicating cardiogenic shock requiring durable mechanical circulatory support: a case report

BACKGROUND: Heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia (HIT) is an immune-mediated reaction to heparin therapy that may lead to life-threatening thrombotic events. This disorder complicates intraoperative heparin use during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. CASE SUMMARY: A 52-year-old man p...

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Autores principales: Cangialosi, Peter, Dembitzer, Francine, Anyanwu, Anelechi C, Parikh, Aditya
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10597317/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37881358
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytad496