Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis (HITT) is a rare complication of cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. We report two cases of HITT treated with the direct thrombin inhibitor Lepirudin. Immediate diagnosis was essential to prompt heparin discontinuation and successful early Lepirudin administration in the first case. In the second, the presence of an intra-aortic balloon pump delayed HITT recognition, and Lepirudin infusion could not prevent limb amputation. In both cases HITT occurred earlier (< 5 days after heparin exposure) than its usual presentation. © 2004 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Early onset of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis after open heart surgery: Importance of an early diagnosis and Lepirudin treatment
Paparella D.;
2004-01-01
Abstract
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis (HITT) is a rare complication of cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. We report two cases of HITT treated with the direct thrombin inhibitor Lepirudin. Immediate diagnosis was essential to prompt heparin discontinuation and successful early Lepirudin administration in the first case. In the second, the presence of an intra-aortic balloon pump delayed HITT recognition, and Lepirudin infusion could not prevent limb amputation. In both cases HITT occurred earlier (< 5 days after heparin exposure) than its usual presentation. © 2004 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.File in questo prodotto:
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