Abstract
A case of mitral and aortic valvular replacement combined with double coronary artery bypass grafting is reported in a 64-year-old woman who presented with a history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The use of a conventional dose of heparin did not induce the formation of a plasma platelet-aggregation factor. The necessity of postoperative anticoagulation was ensured by the prescription of antivitamin K, started on the morning of the operative day.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Blood Coagulation Factors / isolation & purification
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures*
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Extracorporeal Circulation
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Female
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Heparin / adverse effects*
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Heparin / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Platelet Activating Factor*
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Platelet Aggregation / drug effects
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Postoperative Period
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Thrombocytopenia / chemically induced*
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Thrombocytopenia / immunology
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Vitamin K / antagonists & inhibitors
Substances
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Blood Coagulation Factors
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Platelet Activating Factor
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Vitamin K
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Heparin