Nov

9

2021

What should I do about a patient who develops heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) while taking coumadin?

By William Aird

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What should I do about a patient who develops heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) while taking coumadin?

Stop the coumadin and reverse with vitamin K (at the same time stopping heparin and starting an alternative anticoagulant).

2018 ASH clinical practice guideline.

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