[Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Case report].
This article deals with the causality between perioperative heparin thrombosis prophylaxis and the appearance of acute vessel occlusion. Already 1948 Fidlar and Jaques described this relationship. Today heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a well known illness, but nevertheless vascular complications occur regularly. By means of three case reports problems in diagnosis and therapy of HIT are discussed. Because of the possibility of serious complications including death of the patient prevention methods and early diagnosis of HIT are recommended.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control