heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:HIT
gptkbp:cause myocardial infarction
stroke
limb gangrene
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:platelet_factor_4_antibodies
gptkb:heparin
immune-mediated reaction
gptkbp:complication pulmonary embolism
thrombosis
deep vein thrombosis
gptkbp:diagnosedBy antibody testing
platelet count
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis other causes of thrombocytopenia
gptkbp:field immunology
hematology
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1950s
gptkbp:frequency rare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
gptkbp:ICD-10_code D75.82
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D017093
gptkbp:onset 5-14 days after heparin exposure
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:unfractionated_heparin
surgical patients
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Type_II_HIT
gptkb:Type_I_HIT
gptkbp:symptom thrombocytopenia
gptkbp:treatment alternative anticoagulation
discontinuation of heparin
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:heparin
gptkb:Heparin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6