Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report Four Years After the Initiation of Maintenance Hemodialysis.

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II (HIT) is a rare and serious complication of heparin exposure and is always a potential risk in hemodialysis patients who routinely receive heparin. It is particularly likely to occur during the induction phase of dialysis. However, it is known to be less prevalent in long-term maintenance dialysis.