Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
Increased Incidence of Thrombosis in Patients at Risk of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Receiving Epoprostenol for Cardiac Surgery.
Edwin L Becher, Shelley A Porter, Michael P Eaton, Lola Chabtini, Zachary Cohen
Published: 202510.1053/j.jvca.2025.11.016
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a serious concern in cardiac surgery, as heparin use in the at-risk patient can lead to devastating thrombosis. Management strategies for patients with confirmed or suspected HIT include using alte…
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