Heparin Controversies

Heparin is a naturally occurring anticoagulant that prevents blood clots from forming. It has several uses in medicine but there is controversy surrounding the use of heparin. Side effects One of the most serious side effects of using heparin is heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). This occurs as the result of an immune response that targets and attacks platelets in the blood. […]

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