An 85-year-old woman suffered a fall, because of which she fractured her left neck of femur and was admitted to the orthopedic ward. She underwent a successful operation. Since her medical history included hypertension and chronic renal impairment, her team were aware that low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH, e.g. enoxaparin) should be avoided.
However, heparin was used postoperatively to prevent thrombus formation. Four days later the patient was complaining of a nosebleed that does not seem to be stopping. Laboratory Findings What is the reason for the sudden drop in the platelet count? *This case is from Docplexus Editorial Team for educative purpose only Source: 100 Cases In Acute Medicine
