Which mode of anticoagulation should be used in Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)?

  • All heparins should be stopped but anticoagulation should be continued during RRT as they are pro-thrombotic
  • The direct thrombin inhibitor argobatran is recommended as first-line
  • Other options include Factor Xa inhibitors such as danaparoid or fondaparinux
KDIGO Guidelines

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