Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia leading to stroke, lower extremity arterial occlusive disease, and skin necrosis: A case report

NAZLIEL B., Caglayan H. Z., Capraz İ., Irkec C., Yagci M., Gesoglu T.

PLATELETS, cilt.25, sa.2, ss.129-131, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3109/09537104.2013.779655
  • Dergi Adı: PLATELETS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.129-131
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Enoxaparin, heparin, stroke, thrombocytopenia, FONDAPARINUX
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Enoxaparin sodium is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) used to treat and prevent deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The common complications related to the use of heparin are bleeding, allergic reaction, and osteoporosis. A less common complications are thrombocytopenia and thromboembolism that may not be generally recognized. We present a case of low molecular weight (LMW) heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) causing stroke, lower extremity arterial occlusion, and skin necrosis. Monitoring the platelet count is essential for early diagnosis of HIT. All patients who undergo heparinization should have a baseline platelet count done before the regimen is started and should be monitored closely especially during the first weeks of treatment.