Effect of aspirin on heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in a patient requiring hemodialysis

Blut. 1989 Oct;59(4):393-5. doi: 10.1007/BF00321211.

Abstract

The present report describes the management of a 75-year-old uremic patient with delayed-onset heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and clot formation in extracorporeal circulation. The test for serum heparin-dependent platelet aggregation factor was positive and the serum platelet binding IgG (PBIgG) became elevated after the onset of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. He required continuous exposure to heparin for hemodialysis. One gram of aspirin daily was begun to prevent clot formation in the circuit. Hemodialysis with full heparinization was achieved with no clot formation in the circuit. After aspirin ingestion, the increased level of patient's PBIgG in the presence of heparin and thrombocytopenia were restored to normal. Inhibition of platelet aggregation with aspirin allowed uneventful dialysis in a patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aspirin / therapeutic use*
  • Blood Platelets / immunology
  • Heparin / adverse effects*
  • Heparin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / analysis
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy*
  • Male
  • Renal Dialysis*
  • Thrombocytopenia / chemically induced*
  • Thrombosis / prevention & control

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Heparin
  • Aspirin