Oct

26

2021

What are risk factors for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?

By William Aird

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What are risk factors for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?

  • Unfractionated heparin > low molecular weight heparin (these differences are especially true at prophylactic doses)
  • IV heparin > SC heparin
  • Therapeutic or prophylactic dose heparin > heparin flush
  • Bovine>porcine heparin

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