title: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in haemodialysis treated with argatroban.
abstract: We present the case of a patient diagnosed with likely immune heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT II) based on clinical criteria and a positive ELISA test, in which emergency treatment was crucial, given the seriousness of the process. The discontinuation of heparin and administration of argatroban resolved inefficiency of dialysis resulting from repeated coagulation of the circuit and catheter, allowing peritoneal dialysis without further setbacks. We consider decision-making to be a priority before certifying diagnostic confidence.
authors.forename: Luis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Quiñones-Ortiz
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Suárez-Laurés
authors.forename: Montserrat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pablos-de Pablo
authors.forename: Verónica
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Robles
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Calzón-Blanco
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Quiñones-Pérez
authors.forename: Aitor
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ayausty-Ruiz
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000991:Antithrombins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001120:Arginine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010875:Pipecolic Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D013449:Sulfonamides; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000991:Antithrombins; D010875:Pipecolic Acids; D013449:Sulfonamides; D006493:Heparin; D001120:Arginine; C031942:argatroban