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Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome associated with viral vector COVID-19 vaccines

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Highlights

  • TTS is associated with first administration of viral vector COVID-19 vaccines.

  • Diagnosis of TTS: thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, polyanions/PF4 antibodies.

  • Treatment: anticoagulants and intravenous high-dose immunoglobulins.

  • Avoid heparin anticoagulants and use direct thrombin/FXa inhibitors or fondaparinux.

Keywords

Covi-19 vaccines
Thrombosis
Thrombocytopenia
Polyanions/pf4 antibodies
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
Splanchnic vein thrombosis
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Platelets

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