Oct

26

2021

What do I do in a patient with suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and a moderate to high probability 4Ts score?

By William Aird

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What do I do in a patient with suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and a moderate to high probability 4Ts score?

  • Discontinue heparin.
  • Initiate a non-heparin anticoagulant at therapeutic intensity.
  • Test for HIT antibodies.
Posted on October 26, 2021

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