FRCPath Haem Part 1 MCQ-Haemostasis 159

A 70yr-old pt in the CCU is receiving unfractionated heparin following CABG. His platelet count falls from 240 to 90 on day 6. what is appropriate next step?

• Exclude HIT based on 4Ts score
• Continue heparin and monitor platelets
• Start DOAC immediately
• Send HIT antibody screen

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