Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Identification and Management

May 5, 2025

This activity will create a greater understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of heparin induced thrombocytopenia amongst physicians and pharmacists. This activity will allow for pharmacists to assist in the management of this patient population by recommending the use of guideline directed therapy recommendations.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Describe diagnostic criteria of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in terms of platelet effect, 4Ts score, hit panel, and serotonin release assay. Outline pharmacologic management and duration of therapy for HIT based on risk criteria and diagnostic results. Apply current recommendations to a patient case

Target Audience

Pharmacist

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe diagnostic criteria of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in terms of platelet effect, 4Ts score, hit panel, and serotonin release assay.

Outline pharmacologic management and duration of therapy for HIT based on risk criteria and diagnostic results.

Apply current recommendations to a patient case

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 ACPE Pharmacy
    The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
05/05/2025
Course expires: 
06/05/2025
Event starts: 
05/05/2025 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
05/05/2025 - 1:30pm EDT
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This activity will create a greater understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of heparin induced thrombocytopenia amongst physicians and pharmacists. This activity will allow for pharmacists to assist in the management of this patient population by recommending the use of guideline directed therapy recommendations.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Describe diagnostic criteria of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in terms of platelet effect, 4Ts score, hit panel, and serotonin release assay. Outline pharmacologic management and duration of therapy for HIT based on risk criteria and diagnostic results. Apply current recommendations to a patient case

UPMC Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Salvatore Richetti, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Pharmacy (CPE)

This knowledge-based activity provides 0.5 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 ACPE Pharmacy
    The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 0.50 Attendance
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