Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Left Ventricular Assist Device Bridge-to-Transplant Patients

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia-positive VAD patients did not experience increased thromboembolism or mortality after heparin reexposure. In light of the risks of using heparin alternatives, heparin reexposure is a safe management strategy for HIT-positive VAD patients.