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Thromb Haemost 1986; 55(01): 037-039
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1661442
Original Article
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Heparin-Associated Thrombocytopenia Treatment with Low Molecular Weight Heparin

Jean-F Vitoux
*   The Chaire de Clinique Médicale et de Pathologie Vasculaire, Hôpital Broussais,Paris, France
,
Jean-F Mathieu
**   The Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire, Hôpital Saint Joseph, Paris, France
,
Martine Roncato
***   The Laboratoire d’Hémostase, Hôpital Broiissais, Paris, France
,
Jean-N Fiessinger
*   The Chaire de Clinique Médicale et de Pathologie Vasculaire, Hôpital Broussais,Paris, France
,
Martine Aiach
***   The Laboratoire d’Hémostase, Hôpital Broiissais, Paris, France
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Received 17 January 1985

Accepted 14 October 1985

Publication Date:
19 July 2018 (online)

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Summary

Eight patients with heparin associated thrombocytopenia (HAT) were treated by a low molecular weight heparin derivative (LMW). Biological and clinical improvement occurred in all patients. This efficiency confirms the antithrombotic activity of LMW and allows its use in patients with HAT.

Key words

Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia - Thrombus formation - Low molecular weight heparin
 

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