#53 Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: 5 Pearls Segment

Get CME Credit with ACP! Full Transcript with references and show notes Time Stamps 4:30 What is the daily risk of thrombosis if HIT Is left untreated? 5:40 What happens during platelet activation? 07:11 How long does it take for patients to develop for IgG antibodies to Heparin to form? 09:52 Is HIT common? 10:28 Who is at higher risk for HIT? 11:48 Why does low molecular weight heparin have a lower risk for HIT than unfractionated heparin? 15:30 Approach to thrombocytopenia 17:44 How do medications cause thrombocytopenia? 18:38 With medications, what is the time course between medication initiation and thrombocytopenia? 22:20 What is the sensitivity and specificity of anti-PF4 antibody? 23:58 How does the serotonin-release assay (SRA) work? 29:10 What type of anticoagulant do you choose for treating HIT? 31:58 Why is it important to not use warfarin in patients with platelet counts <150,000? 33:32 What is the treatment duration for a patient has confirmed HIT? 36:29 Dr. Cuker’s story and the "Scarlet H" 39:07 Dr. Linkin’s Recap 42:25 Dr. Linkin’s story 44:37 Pearl 5: Throwback to coronary calcium scores Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Branch Basics and use the code COREIM for 15% off: https://branchbasics.com * Check out FIGS and use code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy