Monday, April 23, 2007

Monday April 23, 2007
Proposed iceberg model for HIT and HITT



Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) still remains one of the most underdiagnosed condition in ICUs. Recently an iceberg model has been proposed for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) and Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis (HITT). As there may be many patients who may have HIT but not HITT. There may be patients, who just have seroconversions and others who may have full blown thromboses at other end.


Review article on HIT: When Heparins Promote Thrombosis - Review of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (Circulation. 2005;111:2671-2683.)


Related previous pearl: 4 Ts of HIT

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