Coronary artery stent thrombosis associated with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: case report and review of the literature.
The diagnosis of an acute coronary syndrome associated with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is an increasingly recognized complication of heparin exposure. We describe a case of an acute myocardial infarction 2 weeks after elective aortobifemoral bypass surgery, subsequent subacute coronary artery stent thrombosis, and the treatment strategies available.
Gallagher
Michael J
MJ
Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, USA.
Ajluni
Steven C
SC
Almany
Steven L
SL
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003331:Coronary Vessels; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures
D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin