Thrombocytopenia associated with antiheparin antibody

Wahl, T.O.; Lipschitz, D.A.; Stechschulte, D.J.

JAMA 240(23): 2560-2562

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0098-7484
PMID: 712959
Document Number: 133667
Thrombocytopenia developed in a 69 yr old woman receiving heparin sodium therapy for deep-vein thrombosis. Bone marrow and platelet survival studies suggested peripheral destruction of platelets. The serum factor associated with thrombocytopenia was an Ig M. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia may be a common side effect of heparin therapy and should be evaluated to avoid serious consequences.

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