Successful Plasma Exchange to Remove Heparin-Induced-Thrombocytopenia Antibodies Prior to LVAD Implantation: A Case Series

Purpose: Published data on therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) in patients with heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) prior to left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is limited. Here we describe a case series of patients with acute HIT who underwent TPE prior to LVAD implantation allowing the use of intraoperative heparin.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Source Type: research