Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a life-threatening complication most commonly associated with exposure to heparin. Timely recognition of suspected HIT is vital, as early intervention is associated with improved outcomes and a decreased mortality rate. Spontaneous HIT is a rare form that occurs in the absence of heparin exposure. Here, we report the case of an 83-year-old patient diagnosed with spontaneous HIT after undergoing knee replacement surgery.
Keywords: deep vein thrombosis (dvt); heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (hit); thrombo embolic disease; thrombosis; total joint arthroplasties.
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