Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To present a case of suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia following bioprosthetic valve replacement, offering a reference for the selection of oral anticoagulation regimens in patients with contraindications to warfarin.
METHODS Clinical pharmacists participated in the anticoagulation management of a patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia(HIT) post bioprosthetic valve replacement. Addressing the anticoagulation challenge in this case, pharmacist proposed an individualized regimen: anticoagulation with oral rivaroxaban following argatroban within 6 months after surgery.
RESULTS After obtaining informed consent, the treatment team adopted the pharmacists’ recommendation. Follow-up at 1, 2, 3, and 6 months postoperatively showed gradual platelet count recovery, with no thromboembolic or bleeding events.
CONCLUSION Rivaroxaban may serve as an alternative for thromboembolism prevention in the early postoperative period after bioprosthetic valve replacement. Clinical pharmacists should leverage their expertise to assist physicians in exploring innovative therapies and optimize follow-up to ensure medication efficacy and safety.