Risk of Heparin-induced Immediate-type Hypersensitivity during Arteriovenous Fistula Placement

Heparin is commonly used to prevent clotting; however, severe hypersensitivity reactions during vascular access (VA) placement are rarely but occasionally reported. A 49-year-old man experienced a heparin-induced hypersensitivity reaction during VA placement. Severe side effects may occur even while...

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Published in:Internal Medicine 2018/08/15, Vol.57(16), pp.2365-2369
Main Authors: Ihara, Katsuhito, Ohashi, Atsuki, Inoshita, Seiji
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Clotting
end-stage renal disease
Fistulae
Heparin
heparin-induced hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity (immediate)
Internal medicine
Medical personnel
Side effects
vascular access placement
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Summary:Heparin is commonly used to prevent clotting; however, severe hypersensitivity reactions during vascular access (VA) placement are rarely but occasionally reported. A 49-year-old man experienced a heparin-induced hypersensitivity reaction during VA placement. Severe side effects may occur even while placing the VA; therefore, we reconsidered the routine use of heparin, as the side effects are unpredictable. Physicians should be aware of the risk of heparin-induced hypersensitivity and be ready to effectively manage it during VA placement.
ISSN:0918-2918
1349-7235
DOI:10.2169/internalmedicine.9705-17