NCIt definition : A life-threatening complication of heparin therapy. It results in immune-mediated
thrombocytopenia and, in 25-50 percent of the patients, thrombotic complications.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: A complication of heparin therapy. It results in immune-mediated thrombocytopenia
and, in 25-50 percent of the patients, thrombotic complications.;