Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 2007
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia following cardiac surgery is associated with poor outcome.
The outcome of cardiac surgical patients with clinically diagnosed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) was studied. ⋯ The incidence of HIT in association with low-molecular-weight heparin use after cardiac surgery was low. HIT was associated with perioperative platelet transfusions and carried a remarkably high risk of thromboembolic complications and death. In order to reduce morbidity and mortality, early recognition of heparin-associated antiplatelet antibodies and alternative anticoagulation strategies need to be implemented.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 2007
Editorial CommentStrengths and limitations of meta-analysis.