We describe a case of massive coronary thrombus after the coronary stenting due to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis syndrome (HITTS). Only argatroban was able to resolve the thrombus. This is the first case in which argatroban successfully treated massive thrombus during percutaneous coronary intervention in a patient with HITTS. Cathet Cardiovasc Intervent 2003;59:351–354. © 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

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Obstinate thrombosis during percutaneous coronary intervention in a case with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis syndrome successfully treated by argatroban anticoagulant therapy

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