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A1 Laster JL, Nichols W, Silver D
T1 THrombocytopenia associated with heparin-coated catheters in patients with heparin-associated antiplatelet antibodies
JF Archives of Internal Medicine
JO Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 1989
FD October 1
VO 149
IS 10
SP 2285
OP 2287
DO 10.1001/archinte.1989.00390100095022
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinte.1989.00390100095022
AB • Thrombocytopenia was associated with the presence of heparin-coated pulmonary artery catheters in 12 patients with heparin-associated antiplatelet antibodies. The thrombocytopenia persisted so long as the heparin-coated catheters were in place, even when all other sources of heparin were discontinued. The high morbidity and mortality associated with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia mandates that heparin administration cease and that all heparin-coated catheters be removed from patients with heparin-associated antiplatelet antibodies.(Arch Intern Med. 1989;149:2285-2287)