What is heparin induced thrombocytopenia?

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a decrease in platelet count in the blood. It is caused by administration of the medication heparin. There are two types of HIT: Type I and Type II. Type I HIT usually returns to normal quickly. Type II HIT can cause platelet clots.

How do members experience heparin induced thrombocytopenia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with heparin induced thrombocytopenia*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for heparin induced thrombocytopenia*

Who has heparin induced thrombocytopenia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 1
50s 0
60s 3
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 3