#53 Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: 5 Pearls Segment from Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

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#53 Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: 5 Pearls Segment

47 minutes Posted Nov 12, 2019 at 10:00 pm.

What is the daily risk of thrombosis if HIT Is left untreated?

What happens during platelet activation?

How long does it take for patients to develop for IgG antibodies to Heparin to form?

Is HIT common?

Who is at higher risk for HIT?

Why does low molecular weight heparin have a lower risk for HIT than unfractionated heparin?

Approach to thrombocytopenia

How do medications cause thrombocytopenia?

With medications, what is the time course between medication initiation and thrombocytopenia?

What is the sensitivity and specificity of anti-PF4 antibody?

How does the serotonin-release assay (SRA) work?

What type of anticoagulant do you choose for treating HIT?

Why is it important to not use warfarin in patients with platelet counts <150,000?

What is the treatment duration for a patient has confirmed HIT?

Dr. Cuker’s story and the "Scarlet H"

Dr. Linkin’s Recap

Dr. Linkin’s story

Pearl 5: Throwback to coronary calcium scores

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