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109 - The HITs Keep Coming

The Curious Clinicians

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The Journey of Heparin: Discovery to Clinical Application

This chapter explores the historical discovery of heparin and its unique anticoagulant properties, highlighting its evolution in medical applications. It also examines heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and the complexities of heparin's role in the body's coagulation processes.

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