When blood first encounters the artificial surface of a medical device, a complex series of
biochemical reactions is triggered, potentially resulting in clinical complications such as …

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

Abstract The American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) Journal of Clinical Apheresis (JCA)
Special Issue Writing Committee is charged with reviewing, updating, and categorizing …

ABSTRACT The American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) Journal of Clinical Apheresis (JCA)
Special Issue Writing Committee is charged with reviewing, updating and categorizing …

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is an immune-mediated disorder caused by antibodies
that recognize complexes of platelet factor 4 and heparin. Thrombosis is a central 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 …

Spontaneous heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) syndrome, characterized by clinical
and serologic features of HIT despite the absence of proximate heparin exposure, can be …

Background and purpose Population‐based studies suggest severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) vaccines may trigger neurological autoimmunity …

Rare cases of COVID‐19 vaccinated individuals develop anti‐platelet factor 4 (PF4)
antibodies that cause thrombocytopenia and thrombotic complications, a syndrome referred …