Background: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) causes thromboembolic complications which threaten life and limb. Heparin is administered to virtually every critically ill patient as a protective measure against thromboembolism. Argatroban is a promising alternative anticoagulant agent. However, a safe dose which still provides effective thromboembolic prophylaxis without major bleeding still needs to be identified. Methods: Critically ill patients (n = 42) diagnosed with HIT at a tertiary medical center intensive care unit from 2005 to 2010 were included in this retrospective analysis. Patient records were perused for preexisting history of HIT, heparin dosage before HIT, argatroban dosage, number of transfusions required, thromboembolic complications and length of ICU stay (ICU LOS). Patients were allocated to Simplified Acute Physiology Scores above and below 30 (SAPS > 30, SAPS < 30), respectively. For calculations, patients (n = 19) without previous history of HIT were compared to patients (n = 23) with a history of HIT before initiation of argatroban. Results: The mean initial argatroban dosage was below 0.4 mcg/kg/min regardless of SAPS score. Maintenance dosage had to be increased in patients with SAPS < 30 to 0.54 +/- 0.248 mcg/kg/min (p >0.05) to achieve effective anticoagulation. No thromboembolic complications were encountered. Argatroban had to be discontinued temporarily in 16 patients for a total of 57 times due to diagnostic or surgical procedures, supratherapeutic aPTT and bleeding without increasing the number of transfusions. A history of HIT was associated with a shorter ICU LOS and significantly reduced transfusion need when compared to patients with no history of HIT. Cost calculation favour argatroban due to increased transfusion needs during heparin administration and increase ICU LOS. Conclusion: Argatroban can be used at doses < 0.4 mcg/kg/min without an increase in transfusion requirements and at a reduced overall treatment cost compared to heparin.
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Cedars Sinai Med Ctr, Dept Surg, Div Trauma & Surg Crit Care, Los Angeles, CA 90048 USACedars Sinai Med Ctr, Dept Surg, Div Trauma & Surg Crit Care, Los Angeles, CA 90048 USA
Berry, Cherisse
Tcherniantchouk, Oxana
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Tcherniantchouk, Oxana
Ley, Eric J.
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Salim, Ali
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Salim, Ali
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Mirocha, James
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Martin-Stone, Sylvia
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Department of Medicine, University of Hawaii, St. Francis Medical Center, Honolulu, HIDepartment of Medicine, University of Hawaii, St. Francis Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
Cormack G.M.
Kaufman L.J.
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Department of Medicine, University of Hawaii, St. Francis Medical Center, Honolulu, HIDepartment of Medicine, University of Hawaii, St. Francis Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
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Cedars Sinai Med Ctr, Dept Surg, Div Trauma & Surg Crit Care, Los Angeles, CA 90048 USACedars Sinai Med Ctr, Dept Surg, Div Trauma & Surg Crit Care, Los Angeles, CA 90048 USA
Berry, Cherisse
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Tcherniantchouk, Oxana
Ley, Eric J.
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Salim, Ali
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Salim, Ali
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Mirocha, James
Martin-Stone, Sylvia
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Martin-Stone, Sylvia
Stolpner, Dennis
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Stolpner, Dennis
Margulies, Daniel R.
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Department of Medicine, University of Hawaii, St. Francis Medical Center, Honolulu, HIDepartment of Medicine, University of Hawaii, St. Francis Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
Cormack G.M.
Kaufman L.J.
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