Strasbourg, France – July, 2017
Heparin-Induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (HIT/T) is an immune-mediated adverse reaction that occurs in patients who received heparin treatment. It is a severe condition that might be complicated by blood clot formation in about half of the patients. These blood clots most may be formed in the brain, the heart, the lungs, the gut and the limbs, leading to the stopping of blood supply, and thus to severe damage in affected organs. Consequently, quick, accurate and reliable diagnosing of HIT is essential for clinical decision and patient management.