Two consecutive open heart operations in a small child with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II using anticoagulation with heparin and tirofiban.
Document type:
Case Reports; Journal Article
Author(s):
Neuray, M; Balling, G; Schreiber, C; Martin, K
Abstract:
We report the use of the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa antagonist tirofiban for cardiac surgery in a small child with active heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II, including description of the postoperative course.