Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
A series of 114 patients was prospectively investigated to determine the prevalence of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Of these patients only 7 (6.1%) were found to have the condition, and no cases of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia plus thrombosis were detected.
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Vascular Unit, Johannesburg Hospital.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced
D006493:Heparin