[Apixaban as therapeutic option in nephropathy patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)]

Gac Med Mex. 2015 Nov-Dec;151(6):798-801.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a prothrombotic condition caused by antibodies against the heparin-PF4 complex. This disorder is even more problematic in patients undergoing hemodialysis since they are repeatedly exposed to heparin. The diagnostic and therapeutic approach is particularly challenging in this population. We report the case of a woman with chronic kidney disease and a high pretest probability for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia who was acutely treated with apixaban, an oral selective factor Xa inhibitor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / adverse effects
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Factor Xa Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Heparin / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pyrazoles / therapeutic use*
  • Pyridones / therapeutic use*
  • Renal Dialysis / methods*
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / therapy*
  • Thrombocytopenia / chemically induced

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Factor Xa Inhibitors
  • Pyrazoles
  • Pyridones
  • apixaban
  • Heparin