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Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Presentation

Chapters

HIT Overview and Pathophysiology: Case 1
Case 2: Rapid-Onset HIT
Cases 3 and 4: Delayed-Onset HIT and the Clinical Diagnosis of HIT
Laboratory Diagnosis of HIT
HIT Following Cardiac Surgery
Immunobiology of HIT Antibodies, Thrombin Formation, and Case 5
Treatment of HIT and Case 6
Summary and Q&A Session

Video

About this Webinar

Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Author: Francis, John L., PhD
Director, Florida Hospital Center for Thrombosis Research
Orlando, FL

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Category: CE Credit, Webinar

Description: John Francis, PhD, discusses the pathophysiology of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), its clinical and laboratory diagnosis, the immunobiology of HIT antibodies, thrombin formation and treatment options. Includes several case studies. Presented live at the 2012 Case-Oriented Symposium on Bleeding and Thrombosis in Arlington, VA.

Learning objectives — at the conclusion of this program participants will be able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology of HIT
• Discuss the principles of lab tests for HIT

ASCLS P.A.C.E. credits available through April 12, 2013.

Evaluation and P.A.C.E. credit

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