title: Contemporary laboratory monitoring of low molecular weight heparins.
abstract: Low molecular weight heparins are widely used in the prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic accidents. Laboratory monitoring seems restricted to the treatment of established thrombosis. Repeated controls of platelet count are mandatory.
authors.affiliation: Hôtel-Dieu, Paris, France.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Samama
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Poller
mesh_terms: D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight