Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia in the Setting of Perioperative Bridging for Podiatric Surgery: A Case Report.

Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia in the Setting of Perioperative Bridging for Podiatric Surgery: A Case Report. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2013 Jan;103(1):67-72 Authors: Frykberg RG, Gordon S, Tierney E, Tallis A Abstract Heparin is an anticoagulant commonly used to treat and prevent deep venous thrombosis. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and possible thrombosis are serious complications associated with its use. This can occasionally complicate treatment of patients undergoing podiatric surgery. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is often not immediately recognized and is underreported in podiatric medicine literature. The goal of this case report is to highlight the multiple risk factors associated with the development of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and to aid with early recognition, understanding of pathogenesis, and treatment options. PMID: 23328855 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - Category: Podiatry Authors: Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research