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Case #2 -
A 54 year old with chest pain postoperatively

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
9.) What are the main complications of heparin therapy?

Complications of heparin therapy:

  • Bleeding

  • Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) - antibodies present and platelet count
    low

 
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