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What are the risk factors for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in hospitalized patients receiving unfractionated heparin?
What are the risk factors for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in hospitalized patients receiving unfractionated heparin?
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Unfractionated heparin should be used with caution in hospitalized patients with primary hypercoagulable states due to increased risk of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
In hospitalized patients with primary hypercoagulable states, especially in association with renal failure, major surgery, congestive heart failure, or autoimmune diseases, unfractionated heparin should be used with caution.
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