title: HIT heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
abstract: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a significant complication of heparin therapy. The NP is in a pivotal position to identify patients at greater risk for HIT and promptly diagnose and intervene to prevent serious thrombotic complications.
authors.affiliation: Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Maureen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fennessy-Cooney
mesh_terms: D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin