Anticoagulation during Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients with Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia Type II and Renal Impairment Using Heparin and the Platelet Glycoprotein IIb–IIIa Antagonist Tirofiban

Abstract

The protocol is easy to perform and no increased postoperative bleeding and no thromboembolic complications occurred. The combination of unfractionated heparins and tirofiban may be an alternative to other anticoagulation strategies in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.