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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a condition in which abnormal blood clots form inside a blood vessel as a result of taking the anticoagulant, Heparin. It is a serious and potentially fatal condition that has been linked to contaminated batches of Heparin and the administration of the wrong dose of the drug.
To date, several Heparin-induced Thromocytopenia lawsuits have been filed by individuals who suffered HIT after ingesting the defective Heparin.
Heparin has been prescribed to millions of individuals in an effort to prevent clots from forming in a blood vessel. Although Heparin is classified as a “blood thinner,” it is used to reduce the chance of clotting. The drug has been prescribed to treat the following conditions:
Heparin treatments have been known to increase the risk of thrombocytopenia, a serious condition in which the patient’s level of platelets (thromobocytes) drop to dangerously low levels. The platelets are the types of cells that help prevent bleeding and seal off damages blood vessels.
Heparin-induced thrombosis can result life-threatening conditions including:
HIT typically occurs around five days after a patient is treated with Heparin, however it can occur sooner in patients who have had previous exposure to the medication.
According to reports, most patients who suffer from HIT have either been given too strong of a dose or have been treated with contaminated Heparin. In early 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled Chinese-made Heparin after determining it had been contaminated. To date, there have been numerous reports of HIT that can be linked to the contaminated batch of Heparin.
No matter what the cause of the HIT, individuals who suffer from this condition after taking the defective drug are eligible to recover compensation for their losses by filing a HIT lawsuit. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia lawsuits typically seek compensation for losses including:
If you or someone you love has suffered HIT or another medical condition, or if someone you love died, after a Heparin treatment, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your physical, psychological and emotional losses.
Contact us to schedule a private, no-cost consultation with an experienced Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia attorney who will fight to ensure you receive the compensation you need and deserve.
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