Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia successfully treated with fondaparinux.

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Seldrum S, Lambert M, Hainaut P

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia successfully treated with fondaparinux.

Acta Clin Belg. 2009 Mar-Apr;64(2):144-6. doi: 10.1179/acb.2009.024.

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We report the successful treatment of a patient with HIT-associated venous thrombosis by fondaparinux, a synthetic pentasaccharide. Although not yet approved for this indication, this new anticoagulant may be a useful alternative in the setting of HIT.

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