A Case Report of Venous Thromboembolism with Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia Characterized by Venous Limb Gangrene Treated with Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine

Abstract

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and venous limb gangrene (VLG) are rare complications of venous thromboembolism (VTE), with high rates of mortality and morbidity once they occur. A case of VTE with HIT characterized by VLG is reported. Relatively satisfactory therapeutic effect has been achieved under the treatment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, and we hope to provide a reference for clinicians to treat such diseases.

Keywords

• venous thromboembolism|heparin-induced thrombocytopenia|venous limb gangrene|integrated chinese traditional and western medicine therapy|case report