Diagnosis and management of heparin‐induced thrombocytopenia: Third edition.

This article provides guidelines for the diagnosis and management of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a condition characterized by low platelet count caused by an immune response to heparin. It discusses different types of HIT, the incidence of the condition, and the presentation and assessment of HIT. The article also provides recommendations for platelet monitoring and laboratory diagnosis of HIT, as well as management strategies including the use of alternative anticoagulants and therapies such as intravenous immunoglobulin and plasma exchange. The recommendations are evidence-based and aim to assist healthcare professionals in managing HIT. [Extracted from the article]