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Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia

More than 12 million patients in the United States are exposed to heparin each year. Everyone who is exposed to heparin is at risk for developing a condition known as Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia, which is often referred to as "HIT." Heparin normally acts to "thin" blood and prevent clots from forming. In HIT, the opposite happens and patients actually develop blood clots from heparin they are given during surgery. Even minimal exposure to heparin from "IV flushes" or even through heparin coatings on catheters can cause HIT. All too often, doctors and nurses miss the signs and symptoms that patients have HIT, which can result in amputations of arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers, toes and sometimes death. Call (770) 392-6082 to speak with an attorney if you or someone you know has suffered from HIT.

HOUCK, ILARDI & REGAS represents numerous clients nationwide who have suffered injuries from HIT. Frank A. Ilardi frequently lectures about Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia at seminars with the goal of helping the legal and medical communities better understand this dangerous condition.