title: Heparin-associated antibody with pregnancy: discussion of two cases.
abstract: Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia may be a potentially devastating event when linked with thrombosis. Two cases of heparin-associated thrombocytopenia are presented, one with thrombosis that culminated in maternal death. Heparin-associated platelet antibody was seen in both patients. The incidence and management of heparin-associated thrombocytopenia are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000906:Antibodies / Q000032:analysis*; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000276:immunology; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology*; D012851:Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D000906:Antibodies; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D006493:Heparin