Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)-Induced Bullous Hemorrhagic Dermatosis

Deser S. B., Demirağ M. K.

Journal of Cardiac Surgery, vol.30, no.7, pp.568-569, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/jocs.12558
  • Journal Name: Journal of Cardiac Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.568-569
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Unfractionated heparin (UFH) and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) are associated with side effects including hematomas, skin necrosis, contact dermatitis, and urticaria. We present a patient awaiting bypass surgery who developed bullous hemorrhagic dermatosis following LMWH. doi: 10.1111/jocs.12558 (J Card Surg 2015;30:568-569)