title: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
abstract: This article deals with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. It discusses the pathophysiology of the disease, as well as the diagnostic challenges and therapeutic management. The incidence of the disease and screening recommendations are reviewed. The article also emphasizes the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment options. This article is intended for surgeons in all specialties and levels of training.
authors.affiliation: Evansville Surgical Associates, St. Mary's Hospital, Evansville, IN 47710, USA. stephen.lanzarotti@stmarys.org
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lanzarotti
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Weigelt
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin