Severe delayed thrombocytopenia associated with abciximab (ReoPro) therapy. Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions. [Catheter Cardiovasc Interv] Journal article

Acute thrombocytopenia associated with abciximab therapy has been well described, although the exact mechanism remains obscure. We report a case of delayed severe thrombocytopenia associated with abciximab therapy for percutaneous coronary intervention that occurred following hospital discharge. The detection of this phenomenon is important as it may portend heightened risk for severe or profound thrombocytopenia on subsequent reexposure to abciximab therapy.

Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions. [Catheter Cardiovasc Interv]

Aged
Antibodies, Monoclonal
Female
Humans
Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Thrombocytopenia