A 62-year-old lady undergoes orthopaedic surgery for a right neck of femur fracture after a mechanical fall. | Medibuddy
3rd April 2024

A 62-year-old lady undergoes orthopaedic surgery for a right neck of femur fracture after a mechanical fall.

A 62-year-old lady undergoes orthopaedic surgery for a right neck of femur fracture after a mechanical fall. Four days post-op, her full blood count reveals thrombocytopenia and a diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia is made. Which of the following statements regarding HIT is false 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only. 

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