Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: A blood disorder triggered by the use of the drug called heparin which is an anticoagulant. The severity of the condition is variable. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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