title: [Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia as a problem in heparin therapy].
abstract: The clinical picture of HAT (heparin-associated thrombocytopenia) is being described in reference to a typical case report. If not recognized in time, HAT may lead to serious thrombo-embolic complications, which may eventually lead to death. Considering the wide applications of routine heparin in therapy and prophylaxis, HAT deservers more clinical attention. Routine monitoring of platelet counts during heparin treatment is crucial and essential.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Chirurgie, Evangelisches Waldkrankenhaus Berlin-Spandau.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schmidt
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lüdtke-Handjery
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Lottermoser
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin
vernacular_title: Die Heparin-assoziierte Thrombocytopenie als Problem der Heparintherapie.