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Disease Profile
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Prevalence estimates on Rare Medical Network websites are calculated based on data available from numerous sources, including US and European government statistics, the NIH, Orphanet, and published epidemiologic studies. Rare disease population data is recognized to be highly variable, and based on a wide variety of source data and methodologies, so the prevalence data on this site should be assumed to be estimated and cannot be considered to be absolutely correct.
Unknown
Age of onset
All ages
ICD-10
D69.5
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.
Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.
X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.
Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.
Not applicable
Other names (AKA)
HIT; Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Categories
Blood Diseases
Summary
Heparin-induced
Symptoms
This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
Medical Terms | Other Names |
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HPO ID
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80%-99% of people have these symptoms | ||
Autoimmune thrombocytopenia | 0001973 | |
Hypercoagulability | 0100724 | |
Thromboembolism | 0001907 | |
30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
Arterial thrombosis |
Blood clot in artery
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0004420 |
Deep venous thrombosis |
Blood clot in a deep vein
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0002625 |
Increased serum serotonin | 0003144 | |
5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
Cerebral ischemia |
Disruption of blood oxygen supply to brain
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0002637 |
Disseminated intravascular coagulation | 0005521 | |
Increased inflammatory response | 0012649 | |
Mesenteric venous thrombosis | 0030248 | |
Myocardial infarction |
Heart attack
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0001658 |
Pulmonary embolism |
Blood clot in artery of lung
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0002204 |
Stroke | 0001297 | |
1%-4% of people have these symptoms | ||
Abnormal onset of bleeding | 0040231 |
Treatment
FDA-Approved Treatments
The medication(s) listed below have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as orphan products for treatment of this condition. Learn more orphan products.
- Lepirudin(Brand name: Refluden) Manufactured by Hoechst Marion Roussel
FDA-approved indication: For anticoagulation in patients with heparin-inducedthrombocytopenia and associated thromboembolic disease in order to prevent further thromboembolic complications.
National Library of Medicine Drug Information Portal
Related diseases
Related diseases are conditions that have similar signs and symptoms. A health care provider may consider these conditions in the table below when making a diagnosis. Please note that the table may not include all the possible conditions related to this disease.
Conditions with similar signs and symptoms from Orphanet
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Differential diagnosis includes nonimmune heparin-associated thrombocytopenia (due to the direct interaction of heparin with circulating platelets, occurring during the first days of heparin administration), as well as postoperative hemodilution, sepsis, non-HIT drug-induced thrombocytopenia, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and multiorgan system failure.
Visit the Orphanet disease page for more information.
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Learn more
These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
Where to Start
- The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has information on this topic. NHLBI is part of the National Institutes of Health and supports research, training, and education for the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases.
In-Depth Information
- Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
- The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
- Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
- PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
References
- Greinacher A & Lubenow N. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Orphanet. 2003; https://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?lng=EN&Expert=3325. Accessed 5/3/2012.
- Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Medscape Reference. 2011; https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1357846-overview. Accessed 5/3/2012.