Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning heparin-associated thrombocytopenia?
A. Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia occurs only in the face of over anticoagulation with heparin
B. Severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count less than 100,000) is seen in less than 10% of patients treated with heparin
C. Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia is due to the aggregation of platelets and may result in thrombosis or embolic episodes
D. Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia may be seen within hours of initiation of heparin therapy
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning heparin-associated thrombocytopenia?
A. Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia occurs only in the face of over anticoagulation with heparin B. Severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count less than 100,000) is seen in less than 10% of patients treated with heparin C. Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia is due to the aggregation of platelets and may result in thrombosis or embolic episodes D. Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia may be seen within hours of initiation of heparin therapy