Two consecutive open heart operations in a small child with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II using anticoagulation with heparin and tirofiban.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report the use of the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa antagonist tirofiban for cardiac surgery in a small child with active heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II, including description of the postoperative course.
Medical subject headings
- Anticoagulants
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Heart Septal Defects
- Heparin
- Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
- Thrombocytopenia
- Tyrosine