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Problems Caused by Heparin Treatments

Physicians have used a drug known as heparin for decades to treat blood clots that can threaten a patient’s life. This anticoagulant drug works by reducing the body’s ability to make blood clots by lowering the overall number of platelets in the blood. This can be important in preventing and treating complications caused by blood clots. However, heparin has been linked to a variety of serious health concerns.

If you have suffered after taking heparin or another dangerous medication, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today.

Health Concerns Tied to Heparin

Although heparin is supposed to thin out platelets from a person’s blood, it can actually worsen blood clot problems for a patient. This is because of a health condition known as heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis. This condition occurs when a patient receives heparin, triggering a strong response from the immune system. Counter-intuitive to the drug’s intended effects, heparin actually can lead to the creation and enlargement of a blood clot. This can lead to the following problems:

  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Deep vein thrombosis

These health concerns can be coupled with some serious symptoms that include a fever and high blood pressure when the drug is initially administered.

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Physicians should use this drug carefully and should always monitor a patient who has been given this medication. If you have suffered because of a neglectful or negligent doctor, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.