Oct

26

2021

Can DOACs be used to treat heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?

By William Aird

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Can DOACs be used to treat heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?

Yes, and in fact they are now recommended as an option in the latest American Society of Hematology (ASH) guideline, especially for those who are not at high risk of bleeding and who do not have extensive clot burden:

2018 ASH Guideline

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