Coronary thrombosis due to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia after percutaneous coronary intervention: Easy to miss, uneasy to prevent

Abstract

In case of unexplained post-PCI coronary thrombosis, a HIT should be always considered. A pragmatic approach with bivalirudin may be reasonable, even in absence of confirmed laboratory diagnosis.

Keywords: Coronary artery disease; Heparin‐induced thrombocytopenia; PCI complication.