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What diagnostic studies are warranted, and how should a patient with suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and pulmonary embolism be treated?
What diagnostic studies are warranted, and how should a patient with suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and pulmonary embolism be treated?
This clinical vignette reviews the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia complicated by pulmonary embolism following cardiac surgery.
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Highlights diagnostic and therapeutic steps for suspected HIT with PE post-cardiac surgery; leaves open need for prospective validation of protocols.
Arepally et al. (2006) studied this question.
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