Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia after MitraClip: A case report

Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2018 Mar;46(2):136-139. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2017.76666.

Abstract

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis are potentially fatal adverse reactions to heparin therapy caused by the formation of polyclonal antibodies against the platelet factor 4-heparin complex. Fatal limb and organ damage or death may occur as a result of this immunological drug reaction. Described in this case report is the management of a patient who developed HIT after undergoing a MitraClip transcatheter mitral valve repair. The aim was to encourage clinicians to pay special attention to a frail patient who receives heparin therapy and to advise clinicians that clinical scores and laboratory tests should be used as a complement for certain diagnosis. The decision about continuation or cessation of heparin therapy is an important cornerstone for hospitalized patients with HIT.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Factor Xa Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / adverse effects
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Fondaparinux
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation*
  • Heparin* / adverse effects
  • Heparin* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery
  • Polysaccharides / therapeutic use
  • Postoperative Complications* / chemically induced
  • Postoperative Complications* / drug therapy
  • Thrombocytopenia* / drug therapy
  • Thrombocytopenia* / etiology

Substances

  • Factor Xa Inhibitors
  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Polysaccharides
  • Heparin
  • Fondaparinux