Heparin-induced thromboembolism: a case report.
A case of heparin-induced thrombosis of the brachial artery with thrombocytopenia is described. With discontinuation of the heparin, the circulating platelet volumes returned to normal. The role of pre-existing arterial disease and sepsis in patients exhibiting this phenomenon is unresolved.
D000368:Aged; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D001158:Arteries; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000473:pathology; D001916:Brachial Artery; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply*; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology
D006493:Heparin