Impact of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia on Postoperative Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia patients are at significantly greater risk of thrombosis, renal failure, and mortality in the postoperative setting. Greater awareness of this devastating problem may allow earlier detection of HIT, with prompt institution of appropriate anticoagulation therapy, which could potentially limit the associated morbidity and mortality.