Risk factors for HIT
| Heparin-related . | Host-related . |
|---|---|
| Type of heparin (UFH > LMWH) | Age (middle-aged and older adults > young adults and children) |
| Duration of heparin (∼ 6 days > shorter courses) | Sex (female > male) |
| Patient population (surgical > medical > obstetric) |
| Heparin-related . | Host-related . |
|---|---|
| Type of heparin (UFH > LMWH) | Age (middle-aged and older adults > young adults and children) |
| Duration of heparin (∼ 6 days > shorter courses) | Sex (female > male) |
| Patient population (surgical > medical > obstetric) |