Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Fifth Edition

History of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Clinical Picture of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Differential Diagnosis of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Scoring Systems. Frequency of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Nonimmune Heparin-Platelet Interactions: Implications for the Pathogenesis of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Role of Heparin-Dependent Antigens in Immune Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Role of Sulfated Polysaccharides and other Polyanions in the Pathogenesis of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Platelet and Leukocyte Fcγ Receptors in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Cellular and Molecular Immunopathogenesis of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Murine Models of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Laboratory Testing for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Treatment of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: An Overview. Argatroban Therapy in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Recombinant Hirudin for the Treatment of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Bivalirudin for the treatment of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Danaparoid for the Treatment of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Fondaparinux and Other Emerging Anticoagulants to Treat Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Hemodialysis in HIT. Management of Intraoperative Anticoagulation in Patients with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery. Heparin-Coated Intravascular Devices and Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Children. A Clinician’s Perspective on Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: Paradoxes, Myths, and Continuing Challenges.