Blood May 2017 PMID 28416511

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

Gowthami M Arepally

Mentions

175
Peak: 63 in Oct 2025
across 5 sources since Mar 2021

Extended reach

7,254,765
potential audience

Total likes

520

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Mar 2021 – Nov 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter99 posts
  • Bluesky36 posts
  • News34 articles
  • Facebook4 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a strong consensus on HIT's clinical significance, with posts mentioning specific cases like DVT caused by allergic reactions to heparin and referencing recent studies on monoclonal antibodies, illustrating deep engagement and a recognition of HIT’s high impact on patient care. Words like 'survivor,' 'groundbreaking,' and references to management strategies convey urgency and importance, reinforcing the collective focus on advancing understanding and treatment.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions clearly support the importance and severity of HIT, with several posts referencing clinical cases and research findings that reinforce its significance.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high interest, including detailed case examples, research studies, and treatment approaches, indicating active engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Numerous posts cite specific studies, clinical guidelines, and personal experiences, showing deep engagement with understanding different aspects of HIT.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight HIT's critical impact on patient treatment, diagnosis, and safety, emphasizing advances in understanding and managing the condition.

Abstract in brief

  • Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune reaction caused by antibodies that form between platelet factor 4 (PF4) and heparin, leading to the activation of platelets and monocytes, which increases the risk of dangerous blood clots.
  • While many patients develop anti-PF4/heparin antibodies after heparin treatment, only some go on to experience severe complications like low platelet counts and blood clots, and recent research has improved understanding of why this happens.
  • The review explains the current knowledge about how HIT develops, how to recognize it through clinical and lab features, and ways to manage and prevent the condition.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
احمد
@AB_drmd · X

✅في ال Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT type II)، مو السبب إن الهيبارين “يقلل الصفائح” مباشرة، بل يصير تفاعل مناعي غريب. الهيبارين يرتبط ببروتين اسمه Platelet Factor 4 (PF4)، و الجسم يكوّن أجسام مضادة IgG ضد هذا المركب. الأجسام المضادة ترتبط بمستقبلات على الصفائح (Fc https://t.co/NjZjMbAMjU https://t.co/XyhaKfxLT6

Oct 20, 2025 · 107 likes · 10 shares · 25,312 followers View post →
احمد
@AB_drmd · X

✅التشخيص المحتمل هنا هو Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)، و هي من أخطر مضاعفات الـ Heparin. تصير عادة بعد 5–10 أيام من بدء العلاج، و السبب مو لأن الـ Heparin يستهلك الصفائح، بل لأنه يفعلها بطريقة مناعية! اللي يصير إن الجسم يكوّن antibodies ضد مركب يتكون من Heparin + https://t.co/THVKHlzQ3K https://t.co/Wvzcx6boGY

Nov 9, 2025 · 103 likes · 11 shares · 25,312 followers View post →
Classify Rx
@simplify_drugs · X

The most common symptomatic presentation of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is Bleeding Venous thromboembolism Arterial thromboembolism Myocardial infarction https://t.co/xkfeu8JGUP

Sep 30, 2025 · 95 likes · 10 shares · 100,350 followers View post →
Dr sthanu subramanian
@drsthanus · X

Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). https://t.co/ML3i5yyFVb https://t.co/oDhPk0EVfc

Oct 31, 2025 · 31 likes · 4 shares · 24,474 followers View post →
Classify Rx
@simplify_drugs · X

In heparin induced thrombocytopenia, antibodies are formed against Heparin Platelet Gp 2b/3a receptor Platelet factor 4 (PF4) Heparin - PF4 https://t.co/UjBtGmDcVl

Oct 19, 2025 · 24 likes · 7 shares · 100,350 followers View post →
josh farkas
@pulmcrit.bsky.social · Bluesky

Fresh blog: Six pearls on heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in 2025

Oct 4, 2025 · 17 likes · 6 shares View post →

All mentions

Tom Hsiung
@TomHsiung · X

Outcomes of patients with suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in a contemporary multicenter cohort https://t.co/NWW2WoBWtx - Actually, I have encountered a case of HIT.

Nov 15, 2025 · 468 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Chinese Patients: 240 Patients Study in One Center https://t.co/6XLivyVAPB

Nov 14, 2025 · 6,548 followers View post →
Eric Chevlen
@echevlen · X

@TSM_Humanist I would have guessed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

Nov 13, 2025 · 221 followers View post →
Springer Pathology
@SpringerPath · X

A study in the Journal of Hematopathology analyzes all-cause mortality in 72,935 patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) from 2016 to 2020, revealing a fivefold increase in mortality risk for HIT patients compared to others. https://t.co/6cYXkLdSZd https://t.co/Hpqm9w2YjO

Nov 13, 2025 · 1 like · 2,133 followers View post →
Osten Pavel
@pavel_osten · X

https://t.co/YUPAjkOfKV

Nov 12, 2025 View post →
Rammya Tamhan
@rammya_tam72218 · X

https://t.co/1ugiahTdbB

Nov 11, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
ALAA
@alaaabdulganifa · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅التشخيص المحتمل هنا هو Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)، و هي من أخطر مضاعفات الـ Heparin. تصير عادة بعد 5–10 أيام من ب…

Nov 10, 2025 · 11 shares · 664 followers View post →
Dr Ihab Suliman
@IhabFathiSulima · X

RT @RavikantBh99255: @IhabFathiSulima Immune thrombocytopenia Thrombotic thrombocytopenia Heparin induced thrombocytopenia Bone marrow d…

Nov 10, 2025 · 1 share · 89,656 followers View post →
Dr Ravikant Bhanwar
@RavikantBh99255 · X

@IhabFathiSulima Immune thrombocytopenia Thrombotic thrombocytopenia Heparin induced thrombocytopenia Bone marrow disorders Sever inf - hepatitis c, covid 19

Nov 10, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 373 followers View post →
dr fadi alhussein
@wwwfady20001 · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅التشخيص المحتمل هنا هو Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)، و هي من أخطر مضاعفات الـ Heparin. تصير عادة بعد 5–10 أيام من ب…

Nov 10, 2025 · 11 shares · 266 followers View post →
احمد
@AB_drmd · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅التشخيص المحتمل هنا هو Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)، و هي من أخطر مضاعفات الـ Heparin. تصير عادة بعد 5–10 أيام من ب…

Nov 10, 2025 · 11 shares · 25,312 followers View post →
Ahmed Amin
@amincardio · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅التشخيص المحتمل هنا هو Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)، و هي من أخطر مضاعفات الـ Heparin. تصير عادة بعد 5–10 أيام من ب…

Nov 9, 2025 · 11 shares · 351 followers View post →
The king
@alhemyari_king · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅التشخيص المحتمل هنا هو Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)، و هي من أخطر مضاعفات الـ Heparin. تصير عادة بعد 5–10 أيام من ب…

Nov 9, 2025 · 11 shares · 3,627 followers View post →
سمية العلي
@Sumayya3535 · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅التشخيص المحتمل هنا هو Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)، و هي من أخطر مضاعفات الـ Heparin. تصير عادة بعد 5–10 أيام من ب…

Nov 9, 2025 · 11 shares · 108 followers View post →
MAD HATTER
@alaaha2206 · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅التشخيص المحتمل هنا هو Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)، و هي من أخطر مضاعفات الـ Heparin. تصير عادة بعد 5–10 أيام من ب…

Nov 9, 2025 · 11 shares · 63 followers View post →
Dr: Mohamed Ali Hopish
@HopishMohamed · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅التشخيص المحتمل هنا هو Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)، و هي من أخطر مضاعفات الـ Heparin. تصير عادة بعد 5–10 أيام من ب…

Nov 9, 2025 · 11 shares · 86 followers View post →
aburhmah_444
@aburhmah_444 · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅التشخيص المحتمل هنا هو Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)، و هي من أخطر مضاعفات الـ Heparin. تصير عادة بعد 5–10 أيام من ب…

Nov 9, 2025 · 11 shares · 148 followers View post →
د بندر الطيب
@BAltaib · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅التشخيص المحتمل هنا هو Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)، و هي من أخطر مضاعفات الـ Heparin. تصير عادة بعد 5–10 أيام من ب…

Nov 9, 2025 · 11 shares · 1,617 followers View post →
الدكتور اورهان
@tnman7149 · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅التشخيص المحتمل هنا هو Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)، و هي من أخطر مضاعفات الـ Heparin. تصير عادة بعد 5–10 أيام من ب…

Nov 9, 2025 · 11 shares · 207 followers View post →
احمد
@AB_drmd · X

✅التشخيص المحتمل هنا هو Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)، و هي من أخطر مضاعفات الـ Heparin. تصير عادة بعد 5–10 أيام من بدء العلاج، و السبب مو لأن الـ Heparin يستهلك الصفائح، بل لأنه يفعلها بطريقة مناعية! اللي يصير إن الجسم يكوّن antibodies ضد مركب يتكون من Heparin + https://t.co/THVKHlzQ3K https://t.co/Wvzcx6boGY

Nov 9, 2025 · 103 likes · 11 shares · 25,312 followers View post →
tiix60
@tiix60 · X

@AB_drmd Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Due to antibody formation against platelet factor 4

Nov 9, 2025 · 2 likes · 45 followers View post →
حَكيم
@SecretsMed · X

@AB_drmd

Nov 8, 2025 · 3 likes · 3,131 followers View post →
Dr Sagun Dawadi
@dr_dawadi · X

RT @NEJM: Original Article: Monoclonal Antibodies in the Pathogenesis of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia https://t.co/25gXfIhpkM #Hemato…

Nov 8, 2025 · 17 shares · 48 followers View post →
Greg
@Greg21143362 · X

RT @Greg21143362: @janiesaysyay @JesslovesMJK Here's the addendum....White Clot Syndrome, also known as Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (H…

Nov 7, 2025 · 1 share · 2,035 followers View post →
Greg
@Greg21143362 · X

@janiesaysyay @JesslovesMJK Here's the addendum....White Clot Syndrome, also known as Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), arises as a dangerous side effect predominantly associated with high molecular weight heparin (unfractionated heparin). In this syndrome, rather than preventing clots, the heparin

Nov 7, 2025 · 1 share · 2,035 followers View post →
Mayo Clinic Labs
@mayocliniclabs · X

Expand your knowledge and earn continuing education credit by exploring podcasts on heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, and coagulation testing from Mayo Clinic experts. https://t.co/VtfBc7y5vn

Nov 6, 2025 · 15,960 followers View post →
Greta Frisone
@FrisoneGreta · X

RT @CiaraGlenville: Potential role in #MECFS - great summary on studies to date, which are not enough. Also use unfractionated heparin whic…

Nov 3, 2025 · 5 shares · 91 followers View post →
Harsha Mitra MBBS
@Urs_harshamitra · X

#Neetpg #Pharmacology Select the drug that is recommended for the treatment of Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. A.Abciximab B.warfarin C.Alteplase D.Lepirudin

Nov 2, 2025 · 77 followers View post →
imran robleh
@imran_rob · X

RT @drsthanus: Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). https://t.co/ML3i5yyFVb https://t.co/oDhPk0EVfc

Nov 1, 2025 · 4 shares · 31 followers View post →
الدكتور اورهان
@tnman7149 · X

RT @drsthanus: Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). https://t.co/ML3i5yyFVb https://t.co/oDhPk0EVfc

Nov 1, 2025 · 4 shares · 207 followers View post →
Ahmed Alzahapy
@alzahapy · X

RT @drsthanus: Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). https://t.co/ML3i5yyFVb https://t.co/oDhPk0EVfc

Nov 1, 2025 · 4 shares · 1,749 followers View post →
Dr sthanu subramanian
@drsthanus · X

Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). https://t.co/ML3i5yyFVb https://t.co/oDhPk0EVfc

Oct 31, 2025 · 31 likes · 4 shares · 24,474 followers View post →
asaiojournal
@asaiojournal · X

Intraoperative Epoprostenol in Type II Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia During Left-Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: A Case Series and Review of Literature ASAIO Journal 71(10):p e147-e152, October 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002356 https://t.co/kpCOcuVTWH #ASAIO https://t.co/o8oLCahAfg

Oct 31, 2025 · 1 like · 4,337 followers View post →
trombo.info
@tromboinfo · X

RT @TomReiser: The @isth G&G Committee invites public review and comment on the guidance manuscript "Management of anticoagulation in pati…

Oct 30, 2025 · 3 shares · 1,592 followers View post →
Ana Boban
@anaboban_ · X

RT @TomReiser: The @isth G&G Committee invites public review and comment on the guidance manuscript "Management of anticoagulation in pati…

Oct 29, 2025 · 3 shares · 70 followers View post →
ISTH
@isth · X

RT @TomReiser: The @isth G&G Committee invites public review and comment on the guidance manuscript "Management of anticoagulation in pati…

Oct 28, 2025 · 3 shares · 15,486 followers View post →
Thomas Reiser
@tomreiser.bsky.social · Bluesky

The @isth.org Guidance and Guidelines Committee invites public review and comment on the guidance manuscript "Management of anticoagulation in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia requiring cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass" tinyurl.com/5n6t28yp

Oct 28, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
Thomas Reiser
@TomReiser · X

The @isth G&G Committee invites public review and comment on the guidance manuscript "Management of anticoagulation in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia requiring cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass" https://t.co/OvwPmimy8J

Oct 28, 2025 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 1,422 followers View post →
Grok
@grok · X

@vinu_arumu21560 @PhRMA @xai @AstraZeneca VITT resulted from adenoviral vector vaccines like AstraZeneca inducing rare anti-PF4 antibodies that activate platelets, akin to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, not HEK protein contamination since the antigen was produced in CHO cells. Mechanistic studies confirm this immune

Oct 25, 2025 · 6,639,819 followers View post →
Archana Dahifale
@DahifaleAr85188 · X

https://t.co/zYkWVd2rVu

Oct 25, 2025 View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Simultaneous Liver-Kidney Transplantation in Patient with a History of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report and Literature Review https://t.co/ipFSkIp0We

Oct 25, 2025 · 6,548 followers View post →
jade, fRPh
@jadiazepam · X

DOC for the management of Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

Oct 23, 2025 · 83 followers View post →
Abdulrahman Ahmed
@Abdulra03281419 · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅في ال Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT type II)، مو السبب إن الهيبارين “يقلل الصفائح” مباشرة، بل يصير تفاعل مناعي غريب.…

Oct 22, 2025 · 10 shares · 284 followers View post →
wejdan Makki
@weeja21 · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅في ال Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT type II)، مو السبب إن الهيبارين “يقلل الصفائح” مباشرة، بل يصير تفاعل مناعي غريب.…

Oct 21, 2025 · 10 shares · 800 followers View post →
احمد
@AB_drmd · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅في ال Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT type II)، مو السبب إن الهيبارين “يقلل الصفائح” مباشرة، بل يصير تفاعل مناعي غريب.…

Oct 21, 2025 · 10 shares · 25,312 followers View post →
Maina-D
@dmaina37 · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅في ال Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT type II)، مو السبب إن الهيبارين “يقلل الصفائح” مباشرة، بل يصير تفاعل مناعي غريب.…

Oct 21, 2025 · 10 shares · 57 followers View post →
Sumit Markad
@SumitMarkad4 · X

https://t.co/ByAQOYroUC

Oct 21, 2025 · 9 followers View post →
Hyper Market Research
@ResearchHyper · X

@PeteHegseth https://t.co/LHuApbyhVv

Oct 20, 2025 · 17 followers View post →
Ahmed Amin
@amincardio · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅في ال Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT type II)، مو السبب إن الهيبارين “يقلل الصفائح” مباشرة، بل يصير تفاعل مناعي غريب.…

Oct 20, 2025 · 10 shares · 351 followers View post →
The king
@alhemyari_king · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅في ال Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT type II)، مو السبب إن الهيبارين “يقلل الصفائح” مباشرة، بل يصير تفاعل مناعي غريب.…

Oct 20, 2025 · 10 shares · 3,627 followers View post →
د بندر الطيب
@BAltaib · X

RT @AB_drmd: ✅في ال Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT type II)، مو السبب إن الهيبارين “يقلل الصفائح” مباشرة، بل يصير تفاعل مناعي غريب.…

Oct 20, 2025 · 10 shares · 1,617 followers View post →
احمد
@AB_drmd · X

✅في ال Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT type II)، مو السبب إن الهيبارين “يقلل الصفائح” مباشرة، بل يصير تفاعل مناعي غريب. الهيبارين يرتبط ببروتين اسمه Platelet Factor 4 (PF4)، و الجسم يكوّن أجسام مضادة IgG ضد هذا المركب. الأجسام المضادة ترتبط بمستقبلات على الصفائح (Fc https://t.co/NjZjMbAMjU https://t.co/XyhaKfxLT6

Oct 20, 2025 · 107 likes · 10 shares · 25,312 followers View post →
KriMeera Pharma
@KrimeeraPharma · X

@MoarSahitoPTI Enoxaparin (a low-molecular-weight heparin) gives:

Oct 20, 2025 · 6 likes · 1 share · 2,788 followers View post →
Mednomics
@mednomics · X

RT @simplify_drugs: In heparin induced thrombocytopenia, antibodies are formed against Heparin Platelet Gp 2b/3a receptor Platelet factor 4…

Oct 19, 2025 · 7 shares · 18,405 followers View post →
Mark Stronge
@markoftec · X

@AlanStout19 @2ndNewMoon @paulfrewDUP 9. Local neurologists in Greifswald University Hospital (particularly Prof. Andreas Greinacher) identified the tell-tale pattern: unusually severe headaches, low platelet counts, antibodies to PF4 — identical to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).

Oct 19, 2025 · 1 like · 1,226 followers View post →
Abdurrahman A. A. Sadiq
@houseknyt · X

RT @simplify_drugs: In heparin induced thrombocytopenia, antibodies are formed against Heparin Platelet Gp 2b/3a receptor Platelet factor 4…

Oct 19, 2025 · 7 shares · 2,136 followers View post →
whale rider.
@BrayoIndexy · X

RT @simplify_drugs: In heparin induced thrombocytopenia, antibodies are formed against Heparin Platelet Gp 2b/3a receptor Platelet factor 4…

Oct 19, 2025 · 7 shares · 102 followers View post →
wichit
@wichit128184055 · X

RT @simplify_drugs: In heparin induced thrombocytopenia, antibodies are formed against Heparin Platelet Gp 2b/3a receptor Platelet factor 4…

Oct 19, 2025 · 7 shares · 12 followers View post →
Hemojuvelin
@eeri0lu · X

RT @simplify_drugs: In heparin induced thrombocytopenia, antibodies are formed against Heparin Platelet Gp 2b/3a receptor Platelet factor 4…

Oct 19, 2025 · 7 shares · 229 followers View post →
Ashleigh Parsons
@ashleighparsons.bsky.social · Bluesky

busting drug used to save strike victims) instead of sterile saline. Turns out that I had an unknown really rare allergy to Heparin. It caused HIT (Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia). Basically it made my blood clot! As soon as they discovered this they also found a large DVT behind my right knee.

Oct 19, 2025 · 1 share View post →
Classify Rx
@simplify_drugs · X

In heparin induced thrombocytopenia, antibodies are formed against Heparin Platelet Gp 2b/3a receptor Platelet factor 4 (PF4) Heparin - PF4 https://t.co/UjBtGmDcVl

Oct 19, 2025 · 24 likes · 7 shares · 100,350 followers View post →
Mohammedology Rx
@Dr_Mohammedolog · X

@AB_drmd لأن Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) هي حالة مناعية تسبب تنشيط الصفائح بدل تكسيرها فقط.

Oct 18, 2025 · 8 likes · 682 followers View post →
Nabiha Naqvi
@nabrock110 · X

@DrAkhilX Heparin induced thrombocytopenia

Oct 17, 2025 · 1 like · 85 followers View post →
Dr. Akhil
@DrAkhilX · X

RT @MedSprint: @DrAkhilX ✅ 4T Score is used in the evaluation of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT).

Oct 17, 2025 · 1 share · 42,278 followers View post →
MedSprint 
@MedSprint · X

@DrAkhilX ✅ 4T Score is used in the evaluation of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT).

Oct 16, 2025 · 8 likes · 1 share · 1,988 followers View post →
Osten Pavel
@pavel_osten · X

https://t.co/lT2258yPjQ

Oct 16, 2025 View post →
sar_q121
@sar_q121 · X

In Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia, even small heparin flushes must be stopped immediately ⛔

Oct 13, 2025 · 10 followers View post →
Ashish Jha
@jha899440 · X

https://t.co/fmO9ulnkM8

Oct 13, 2025 View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Caused by Preventive Anticoagulation After Femoral Intertrochanteric Fracture Surgery: a Case Report https://t.co/XMlOe7yR4s

Oct 13, 2025 · 6,548 followers View post →
Mahmoud Akraym, MD
@DrJarhaman · X

Unfractionated heparin causing heparin induced thrombocytopenia (maybe rare but well known side effect for heparin) https://t.co/T0dBzfWKl7

Oct 13, 2025 · 2 likes · 473 followers View post →
somnath mane
@ManeRansing111 · X

https://t.co/OGErRAyU9H

Oct 12, 2025 View post →
Felix
@itsKipkirui · X

@simplify_drugs heparin induced thrombocytopenia

Oct 12, 2025 · 1 like · 571 followers View post →
~ salma~
@elswak_salma · X

@world_of_med1 B . HIT Heparin induced thrombocytopenia

Oct 11, 2025 · 327 followers View post →
Numb 'formerly known as nonsense'
@Garebko · X

@propofollaw @world_of_med1 I was first confused just like you , but understanding the pathology of HIT makes sense .. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) causes low platelets and thrombosis because the body mistakenly creates antibodies against a complex of heparin and platelet factor 4 (PF4).

Oct 11, 2025 · 53 followers View post →
إبتـهـال
@Ebtihal_Habeeb · X

@world_of_med1 Heparin induced thrombocytopenia, A low platelet count of 50.

Oct 11, 2025 · 564 followers View post →
De profundis
@de_profundis001 · X

@IlliasulK Heparin induced thrombocytopenia?

Oct 7, 2025 · 296 followers View post →
John
@DeepCoveBC · X

@Runningmansuzie @Smil3yAngel Mechanism involves anti-PF4 antibodies (similar to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia). Context vs. COVID risk: During Delta-era waves, risk of serious clots &death from COVID infection itself was far higher than the vaccine-associated TTS risk…regulators concluded benefit > risk

Oct 7, 2025 · 260 followers View post →
Patricia Jenkins
@patriciapicture · X

Raising Awareness For Heparin induced thrombocytopenia thrombosis - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/uB7t8f7XyJ via @UKChange

Oct 5, 2025 · 1,564 followers View post →
josh farkas
@pulmcrit.bsky.social · Bluesky

Fresh blog: Six pearls on heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in 2025

Oct 4, 2025 · 17 likes · 6 shares View post →
Who Needs Cantona, We Got Dicky Ord!
@SAFC1973Mayenda · X

@iXeno @davideyoungmd @KayVonPaul @ChrisJohnsonMD @cappsie @DirtyHarryLad @CarlSmytheCells @dirk_fasshauer @higgsri @DrLizaMD @djt10 @JED94397814 @itisjustmebabe @Lorenzo7127 @markmcdougall13 @richykirsh @Scary7Dr @TerryTerroriser @drloveariyana @trillionofcells @SnowflakeJ7 @71832Afterparty @SKULjammer @RonMortimer3 @Mike6150817700 @NexusSwords @614Caravan46273 @crabb_vicki @BreezerGalway @NurseMicheleRN @BurgerLab12 @Earthdriver @mass_rising @BlairHealt68622 @DopplerEffect93 @PatrickSquirrel @SkepticalMutant @CaryDavid722 @exohalophiles @deerbrian @DemsRRacePimps @BlueLionBlog @FillmoreWhite @Alex_on_A14 @jtmayes3 @AndrewLazarus4 @ncdave4life @TMGFlorida @Roper_Lab @ktibus VITT has a few signs. Shows up similar to HIT (Heparin induced Thrombocytopenia) https://t.co/JR94HJlMKc

Oct 4, 2025 · 1 like · 92 followers View post →
Jerry
@w04f40 · X

RT @HRS_CaseReports: Safety of pulsed field ablation of atrial fibrillation in patient with Left Ventricular Assist Device and heparin-indu…

Oct 2, 2025 · 4 shares · 440 followers View post →
Alex James, MD
@alexjamesmd · X

RT @HRS_CaseReports: Safety of pulsed field ablation of atrial fibrillation in patient with Left Ventricular Assist Device and heparin-indu…

Oct 2, 2025 · 4 shares · 594 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Unusual presentation of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (HITT) with multiple organ involvement https://t.co/VoAJ7FIAss

Oct 2, 2025 · 6,548 followers View post →
Muhayadin Abdirahman
@MuhayadinA38422 · X

@AbiyAhmedAli heparin IgG antibodies) is titled Platelet phosphatidylserine is the critical mediator of thrombosis in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. I cured HIV have my money Recorrelation different urea

Oct 2, 2025 · 7 followers View post →
Muhayadin Abdirahman
@MuhayadinA38422 · X

@Forbes heparin IgG antibodies) is titled Platelet phosphatidylserine is the critical mediator of thrombosis in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. It's Muhayadin Abdirahman 1st Trillion

Oct 2, 2025 · 7 followers View post →
Muhayadin Abdirahman
@MuhayadinA38422 · X

heparin IgG antibodies) is titled Platelet phosphatidylserine is the critical mediator of thrombosis in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

Oct 2, 2025 · 7 followers View post →
Muhayadin Abdirahman
@MuhayadinA38422 · X

heparin IgG antibodies) is titled Platelet phosphatidylserine is the critical mediator of thrombosis in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

Oct 2, 2025 · 7 followers View post →
Eugenio Cingolani, MD
@EugenioCingolan · X

RT @HRS_CaseReports: Safety of pulsed field ablation of atrial fibrillation in patient with Left Ventricular Assist Device and heparin-indu…

Oct 1, 2025 · 4 shares · 3,382 followers View post →
Heart Rhythm Case Reports
@HRS_CaseReports · X

Safety of pulsed field ablation of atrial fibrillation in patient with Left Ventricular Assist Device and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia https://t.co/jaNBI4NVGy https://t.co/KwPOT7ishO

Oct 1, 2025 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 14,321 followers View post →
Ramon Rivera ☕️
@RamonRiv92 · X

RT @simplify_drugs: The most common symptomatic presentation of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is Bleeding Venous thromboembolism A…

Oct 1, 2025 · 10 shares · 340 followers View post →
Jaseme
@AjanjaAustine · X

RT @simplify_drugs: The most common symptomatic presentation of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is Bleeding Venous thromboembolism A…

Oct 1, 2025 · 10 shares · 800 followers View post →
Kujo Kerm
@AsareGilbert77 · X

RT @simplify_drugs: The most common symptomatic presentation of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is Bleeding Venous thromboembolism A…

Oct 1, 2025 · 10 shares · 508 followers View post →
ALAA
@alaaabdulganifa · X

RT @simplify_drugs: The most common symptomatic presentation of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is Bleeding Venous thromboembolism A…

Oct 1, 2025 · 10 shares · 664 followers View post →
JT
@JT5165 · X

RT @simplify_drugs: The most common symptomatic presentation of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is Bleeding Venous thromboembolism A…

Oct 1, 2025 · 10 shares · 9 followers View post →
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@elite7oligarchy · X

RT @simplify_drugs: The most common symptomatic presentation of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is Bleeding Venous thromboembolism A…

Sep 30, 2025 · 10 shares · 161 followers View post →
PoPeYe
@drSandy2909 · X

RT @simplify_drugs: The most common symptomatic presentation of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is Bleeding Venous thromboembolism A…

Sep 30, 2025 · 10 shares · 163 followers View post →
Rebecca Fung
@FungFun31885 · X

RT @simplify_drugs: The most common symptomatic presentation of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is Bleeding Venous thromboembolism A…

Sep 30, 2025 · 10 shares · 47 followers View post →
Dark Chocolate, DVM
@Mahmudah___ · X

RT @simplify_drugs: The most common symptomatic presentation of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is Bleeding Venous thromboembolism A…

Sep 30, 2025 · 10 shares · 2,315 followers View post →
Classify Rx
@simplify_drugs · X

The most common symptomatic presentation of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is Bleeding Venous thromboembolism Arterial thromboembolism Myocardial infarction https://t.co/xkfeu8JGUP

Sep 30, 2025 · 95 likes · 10 shares · 100,350 followers View post →
tl;dr pharmacy
@tldrpharmacy · X

HIT me with your best shot. Fire away! https://t.co/pk8n0LHJQ8

Sep 28, 2025 · 1,572 followers View post →
Hemostasis Today
@HemostasisToday · X

Join @DrNetBow as She Explores Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia! https://t.co/QAbLrXyQYD #Health #Hematology #Hemostasis #Thrombosis #HemostasisToday #HISCL #HIT #LMWH #Medicine #Sysmex #MedEd #Thromboembolism #UFH #MedX https://t.co/j7TcsGrSD0

Sep 27, 2025 · 4 likes · 386 followers View post →
Dr Abdul Hameed
@drabdulhameed07 · X

RT @koshurambur: @drabdulhameed07 @IhabFathiSulima @BodyExplained @medcrux @longevity_agent D It's a case of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopen…

Sep 26, 2025 · 1 share · 4,187 followers View post →
Ashleigh Parsons
@ashleighparsons.bsky.social · Bluesky

a policy to flush every new IV with Heparin and lo and behold I was seriously allergic to this which caused a condition called HIT (Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia) basically this miracle clot busting drug caused my blood to clot and it gave me a large DVT behind my right knee which thankfully

Sep 22, 2025 · 1 share View post →
STITCHES Medicine - the Best of Medical Research
@medicine.stitches.today · Bluesky

Monoclonal antibodies drive heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, revealing new insights for diagnostics and targeted treatment strategies. by Treverton J, Arnold DM (...) Nazy I et 7 al. in N Engl J Med #MedSky

Sep 13, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share View post →
Nicolas Gendron
@gendronn.bsky.social · Bluesky

Sep 4, 2025 · 1 like View post →
Yijia Li
@yijiali89.bsky.social · Bluesky

Monoclonal Antibodies in the Pathogenesis of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Sep 3, 2025 View post →
NEJM.org
@nejm.org · Bluesky

In patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, pathogenic antibodies were found to be monoclonal, which challenges previous views of HIT as a polyclonal disorder and suggests new avenues for diagnosis and treatment. Full study results: nej.md/4pkaYAq #MedSky #CardioSky

Sep 3, 2025 · 15 likes · 5 shares View post →
SCIENMAG
@scienmag.bsky.social · Bluesky

Scientists Discover Single Antibody Triggering Severe Reaction to Widely Used Blood Thinner In a groundbreaking discovery set to revolutionize hematology and immunology, researchers at McMaster University have uncovered that heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is driven by a single monoclonal…

Sep 3, 2025 View post →
Science X / Phys.org
@sciencex.bsky.social · Bluesky

A single antibody has been identified as the cause of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, enabling more accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment for this serious blood clotting complication.

Sep 3, 2025 · 3 likes View post →
Blood Journals' Portfolio
@bloodjournals.hematology.org · Bluesky

Aug 19, 2025 · 2 likes View post →
UK Government Petitions
@petitions.bsky.social · Bluesky

New petition: "Fund awareness & training for Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Thrombosis" Deadline 15 February 2026, created by Coleman Coleman #NewPetition

Aug 15, 2025 View post →
Ashleigh Parsons
@ashleighparsons.bsky.social · Bluesky

I'm a survivor. I have survived much worse. I have spent 45 days surviving double PCP Pneumonia, sepsis, heart failure, Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (DVT behind rt knee caused by HIT rare allergic reaction) and serious brain swelling - all at the same time in early 2004!

Jul 26, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share View post →
aak
@altfax.bsky.social · Bluesky

Republicans should be pushed into a lake of fire. I hope they get poisoned with that shit that makes everyone think you're dead but you're not and then you get buried alive and just have to fucking deal with it while someone points and laughs. I wish heparin-induced thrombocytopenia on Trump.

Jul 17, 2025 · 1 like View post →
EurekaMag
@eurekamag.com · Bluesky

ICYMI: Unusual presentation of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (HITT) with multiple organ involvement

Jul 8, 2025 View post →
EurekaMag
@eurekamag.com · Bluesky

Unusual presentation of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (HITT) with multiple organ involvement

Jul 7, 2025 View post →
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@dailyhemo.bsky.social · Bluesky

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Nicolas Gendron
@gendronn.bsky.social · Bluesky

Jun 22, 2025 · 3 likes · 2 shares View post →
EurekaMag
@eurekamag.com · Bluesky

ICYMI: Unusual presentation of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (HITT) with multiple organ involvement

Jun 3, 2025 View post →
EurekaMag
@eurekamag.com · Bluesky

Unusual presentation of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (HITT) with multiple organ involvement

Jun 2, 2025 View post →
Versiti Blood Research Institute
@versitiresearch.bsky.social · Bluesky

PF4-dependent P-selectin expression assay in comparison to the heparin-induced platelet activation assay for the diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40191970/

Apr 28, 2025 · 1 share View post →
A Chronic Voice
@achronicvoice.com · Bluesky

"In relation to #AntiphospholipidSyndrome and its potential complications, a new #DNA drug to fight #BloodClots has been discovered..the anti-thrombin DNA #aptamer, M08s-1, might act as a promising antidote for HIT (heparin-induced #thrombocytopenia)": buff.ly/PcOZ0mr

Apr 24, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share View post →
UPENN_ITMAT
@itmat.bsky.social · Bluesky

Novel non-anticoagulant therapeutics to curb the immune response in Heparin-Induced #Thrombocytopenia #HIT doi.org/10.1182/bloo... #DrugDevelopment #TranslationalScience

Mar 27, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
Ann Mullally
@mullallylab.bsky.social · Bluesky

Really looking forward to welcoming Dr. Adam Cuker to visit Stanford #Hematology next week, excited to hear his updates on an important clinical topic, heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social

Mar 5, 2025 · 6 likes · 1 share View post →
High-Yield USMLE Steps Cards
@highyield-usmle.bsky.social · Bluesky

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) Unfraction heparin > Low molecular weight heparin. Caused by antibodies against heparin & platelet factor IV. ·Thrombosis rather than bleeding. ARGATROBAN (direct thrombin inhibitor) is the tx for HIT by binding to the thrombin active site.

Feb 18, 2025 View post →
josh farkas
@pulmcrit.bsky.social · Bluesky

in practice the main risk stratification tool I use is the HITT score for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (which is great and should be adhered to more strictly). by the time people are calling me, the patient has usually allready risk-stratified themselves

Jan 29, 2025 · 2 likes View post →
Christoph Bammer
@cbammermd.bsky.social · Bluesky

***Nephro insights*** A dialysis patient, who has been anticoagulated with argatroban for over a year due to confirmed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type 2 (HIT-2), now shows a negative HIT-2 antibody status. He wishes to switch back to heparin. Safe, right? 1/3

Jan 22, 2025 · 3 likes · 2 shares View post →
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@cipritine.bsky.social · Bluesky

Finally training someone new in special coag and having to explain that our bottle labeled "HIT STAB

Jan 18, 2025 · 4 likes View post →
Today headline
@todayheadline.bsky.social · Bluesky

Streamlined approach to testing for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia improves diagnostic accuracy Relationship between HIT ELISA % heparin inhibition, low-heparin OD, and SRA results for nonnegative HIT ELISAs with corresponding SRA testing during the analysis period (December 7, 2016–December 31,…

Jan 6, 2025 View post →
Masri
@masri.bsky.social · Bluesky

#بسم_الله Heparin induced thrombocytopenia youtu.be/8HQBwBmWfjM?...

Dec 28, 2024 View post →
STITCHES Medicine - the Best of Medical Research
@medicine.stitches.today · Bluesky

Severe COVID-19 patients develop RBD-specific antibodies that activate platelets, resembling those in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and promoting thrombosis. by Zhu W, Zheng Y (...) Wen R et 22 al. in Blood #MedSky

Dec 1, 2024 · 8 likes · 2 shares View post →
Intensive Care Society
@ics-updates.bsky.social · Bluesky

Our Haematology study day is in a couple of days and we have a few more speakers to share with you! Andrew Doyle will be joining us to discuss the diagnosis and management of heparin induced thrombocytopenia.

Nov 19, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares View post →
Nicholas (@ultimape) Perry
@ultimape.bsky.wovensoup.com · Bluesky

"It is important to note that anti-CXCL4 antibodies are responsible for most cases of vaccine‐induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT); this is similar to what happens with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia" [NOV 2022] www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles...

Sep 12, 2023 · 1 share View post →
@IM_Crit_
@imcrit.bsky.social · Bluesky

One of your ICU patients dropped her platelets from 180k to 140k three days after heparin drip was started for left lower extremity DVT. You know that there are 2 types of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), type 1 and type 2. However:

Jan 24, 2023 · 1 share View post →
Richard Ferro, MD
@richferro.com · Bluesky

Successfully diagnosed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

Aug 27, 2021 View post →
Lars Mølgaard Saxhaug
@load-dependent.bsky.social · Bluesky

A specific thrombocyte antibody has reportedly been identified as the cause in these cases, creating a picture similar to heparin induced thrombocytopenia. Unfortunately all we have to go on is press releases at this point....

Mar 22, 2021 · 1 share View post →