Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia MRI

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Shyam Patel [2]

Overview

There is no specific role for MRI in diagnosis of HIT.

MRI

There is no specific role for MRI in diagnosis of HIT. However, MRI of a particular anatomic area can help better delineate thrombosis or bleeding if a CT with contrast (CT angiography) cannot be performed. For example, if a patient has renal dysfunction that precludes use of iodinated contrast, MRI may be useful.