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All are true about heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), EXCEPT:

Thrombocytopenia is not severe usually

Associated with bleeding especially from GI tract

Marked increase in thrombosis

HIT can occur after exposure to low molecular weight heparin

High-Yield Explanation

Drug induced thrombocytopenia due to heparin has some special features. It will not lead to bleeding. Marked thrombocytopenia < 20,000 is rare. Thrombosis is a major complication. Ref: Harrisons principles of internal medicine, Edition -18, Page - 967

All are true about heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), EXCEPT:

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