Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a life and limb-threatening complication of
heparin exposure. Here, we review the pathogenesis, incidence, diagnosis, and …

Auricularia auricula is a well-known traditional edible fungus with high nutritional and
pharmacological values. Polysaccharides are identified as one of the pivotal bioactive …

There are currently no effective substitutes for high intensity therapy with unfractionated
heparin (UFH) for cardiovascular procedures based on its rapid onset of action, ease of …

Background Immunomodulatory strategies in heparin‐induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
include the use of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) and therapeutic plasma exchange …

The management of thrombosis and bacterial infection is critical to ensure the functionality of
medical devices. While administration of anticoagulants is the current antithrombotic clinical …

Chondroitin sulfate E (CS-E) is a sulfated polysaccharide that contains repeating
disaccharides of 4, 6-disulfated N-acetylgalactosamine and glucuronic acid residues. Here …

Hemodialysis (HD) is the most important treatment for patients with end‐stage renal disease
(ESRD). Thrombocytopenia is a potential treatment complication related to dialysis. Under …

Methods Hospital discharges with an ICD-9-CM (The International Classification of
Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification) code for HIT (289.84) in the NIS were used …

Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) has a number of applications in cardiac surgical
patients and has been used increasingly in high-risk heart and lung transplant patients. In …

Abstract Background Immune complexes (ICs) bind to and activate platelets via FcγRIIA,
causing patients to experience thrombocytopenia, as well as an increased risk of forming …