[Thrombogenic thrombopenia induced by heparin].
Three cases of heparin induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia are reported. Pathogenesis, clinical and biological manifestations as well as treatment are reviewed. Treatment consisted in replacing the heparin by a vitamin K antagonist or a low molecular weight heparin. During heparin treatment, the risk of thrombotic thrombocytopenia should be kept in mind and the platelet count monitored from time to time.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010976:Platelet Count; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000139:chemically induced*
D006493:Heparin
Thrombopénie thrombogénique induite par l'héparine.