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A combined approach to treat heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia before heart transplant
2020
Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
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Heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia (HIT) complicates the management of patients in need for mechanical circulatory support awaiting heart transplantation. The limited available treatment options are fraught with complications and limitations in their applicability. We report on the combined use of therapeutic plasma exchange therapy and intravenous immunoglobulin, used in 3 consecutive heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia-positive patients on temporary mechanical circulatory support awaiting urgent
doi:10.1093/icvts/ivaa196
pmid:33155030
fatcat:3uzr3opwl5hq7igpjgzapzl7su