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Heparin 'flush' induced thrombocytopenia triggered by total hip replacement: a case report.

Ruka YoshidaAkihito TanakaNaoki YoshiokaJun Yokote
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2020)
This case emphasizes the significance of suspecting autoimmune HIT in any patient presenting with thrombosis, even if the heparin exposure dates back more than a few days or even without heparin exposure.
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