Coagulation Made Simple
Coagulation Made Simple
Coagulation Made Simple
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What if Surgery “Requires” Heparin?<br />
• Consider status of HIT<br />
– Active HIT:<br />
• Avoid surgery<br />
• Avoid heparin<br />
– Subacute HIT<br />
• Avoid surgery<br />
• Consider alternatives<br />
to heparin<br />
• Heparin if absolutely<br />
necessary<br />
– History of HIT<br />
• Consider alternatives to<br />
heparin<br />
• Heparin, monitor closely