Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is a risky immune-mediated condition that causes extensive thrombosis in people exposed to unfractionated heparin after undergoing heart surgery. The level of reduction of platelet count is a crucial risk element in the increase of thrombosis. Hemorrhage is not prevalent in such patients, and any noticeable thrombocytopenia is caused by eliminating antibody-coated platelets….
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