Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, paradoxical thromboembolism, and other adverse effects of heparin-type therapy.
This article discusses the common and uncommon side effects of heparin and heparin-like therapy. Most attention is devoted to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, as it is the most clinically aggressive adverse reaction. Additionally, less common and several newly reported side effects are discussed.
Walenga
Jeanine M
JM
Department of Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. jwaleng@lumc.edu
Frenkel
Eugene P
EP
Bick
Rodger L
RL
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019320:Embolism, Paradoxical / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin