Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) during postoperative warfarin thromboprophylaxis: a second example of postorthopedic surgery 'spontaneous' HIT

J Thromb Haemost. 2009 Mar;7(3):499-501. doi: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2008.03263.x. Epub 2008 Dec 13.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Heparin / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Orthopedic Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Postoperative Period*
  • Premedication
  • Thrombocytopenia / chemically induced*
  • Thrombosis / prevention & control
  • Warfarin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Warfarin
  • Heparin