Episode 8: The Heparin that Clotted SUMMARY: This course presents a complex postoperative case involving Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), a rare but potentially life-threatening immune-mediated reaction to heparin. Though widely used for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, heparin can, in susceptible individuals, paradoxically trigger thrombosis through platelet activation and antibody formation. Through a structured narrative format and evidence-based analysis, this course exami...
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