Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in renal insufficiency undergoing dialysis and percutaneous coronary intervention after acute myocardial infarction: A case report |
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Authors: | Jing Wang Song-Bai Deng Qiang She |
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Affiliation: | Jing Wang, Song-Bai Deng, Qiang She, Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, China |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUNDHeparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a rare complication of heparin therapy, and is characterized by arteriovenous thrombosis and bleeding events. The incidence of HIT after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with myocardial infarction complicated with renal failure is rarely reported.CASE SUMMARYWe report a 73-year-old man with acute myocardial infarction and renal failure who underwent hemodialysis and PCI, and developed a progressive decline in platelets and subcutaneous hemorrhage of both upper limbs after heparin treatment. In addition to a gradual decrease in platelets, the patient’s 4T''s score was 7, and HIT antibody was positive, confirming the diagnosis of HIT.CONCLUSIONPatients receiving heparin combined with antiplatelet therapy should be monitored closely, especially for their platelet count. In the case of thrombo-cytopenia, HIT should be highly suspected. When the diagnosis of HIT is confirmed, timely individualized treatment should be delivered. |
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Keywords: | Thrombocytopenia Heparin Percutaneous coronary intervention Myocardial infarction Chronic renal insufficiency Case report |
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