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  • Title: In situ right ventricular thrombus secondary to heparin induced thrombocytopenia.
    Author: Dion D, Dumesnil JG, LeBlanc P.
    Journal: Can J Cardiol; 1989 Sep; 5(6):308-10. PubMed ID: 2790577.
    Abstract:
    Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a relatively common complication of heparin therapy, occurring in approximately 5% of patients treated with this drug. HIT may be associated with diffuse arterial and venous thrombosis. The case of a patient without underlying heart disease who developed a right ventricular thrombus and recurrent pulmonary emboli in association with and possibly as a complication of HIT is reported. Ancrod was used as an alternative to heparin for the time required to obtain an effective oral anticoagulant effect. The patient recovered completely and has no residual right ventricular thrombus.
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