Nonheparin Anticoagulants for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Nonheparin Anticoagulants for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
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DOI:
10.1056/nejmct1206642
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发表时间:
2013-02-21
影响因子:
158.5
通讯作者:
Bates, Shannon M.
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作者:
Kelton, John G.;Arnold, Donald M.;Bates, Shannon M.
A 57-year-old man remains in the hospital after experiencing complications from knee-replacement surgery 7 days ago. Low-molecular-weight heparin prophylaxis is initiated on the first postoperative day. Compression ultrasonography performed for left leg swelling noted on day 7 shows a proximal deep-vein thrombosis. A complete blood count reveals that his platelet count has decreased from 300x10(9) per liter to 125x10(9) per liter, and an enzyme immunoassay for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia shows a high titer of antibodies against platelet factor 4 (PF4)-heparin complexes. The patient has normal renal function. The physician in the intensive care unit wonders about the best treatment.