hyperheparinemia (heparin overdose, heparin toxicity)

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Introduction

Overdose of heparin

Laboratory

  • aPTT prolonged, outside of therapeutic range 1.5-2.5 X control (55-85 seconds)

Management

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References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16, 17, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012, 2015, 2018.