Heparin induced thrombocytopenia syndrome (HIT)
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) syndrome with thrombosis can be treated with:
a) Unfractionated heparin
b) Low molecular weight heparin
c) Bivalirudin
d) None of the above
Correct answer: c) Bivalirudin
Bivalirudin and Argatroban are two direct thrombin inhibitors which can be used in the treatment of Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) syndrome with thrombosis
Source: Cardiophile MD - Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin, FRCP London Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs