title: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis.
abstract: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is an uncommon manifestation of a very commonly used drug. It can lead to catastrophic complications, especially if appropriate therapy is not initiated. This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of this important topic.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA.
authors.forename: Abid
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Butt
authors.forename: Wilbert S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Aronow
authors.forename: Dipak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Chandy
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin