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Lecture 18: Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Gerald A Soff MD
Presentation Date:
February 5, 2026
> Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia/Thrombosis (HITT) is one of the most dangerous drug reactions.
>HITT is associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality, if not promptly recognized and managed appropriately.
Gerald A Soff MD
Chief, Classical Hematology Service
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,
University of Miami Health System
gas199@Miami.edu
> HITT may lead to severe thrombosis of the aretial, venous, and micro- circulations.
> This case illustrates digital gangere from HITT.
> Images from Cormack GM & Kaufman LJ. Journal of Medical Case Reports 2007, 1:13 doi:10.1186/1752-1947-1-13
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