[Use of Organon, a synthetic heparinoid, in two cardiopulmonary bypass procedures in the same patient sensitive to heparin]

Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. 2001 Feb;94(2):144-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report the case of a patient who underwent two cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures with Orgaran because of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. A 38 years-old man with ischemic mitral insufficiency was operated for coronary artery bypass and valvular replacement. The CPB was carried out with heparin. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia occured and was proven immunologically. Two months later, a new valvular replacement was performed because of paravalvular leak due to endocarditis. The Orgaran-CPB protocol was as follows: 5,000 units before cardiopulmonary bypass, 5,000 units in the priming volume, anti-Xa level between 0.9 and 1.1 units/mL, with injection of 1,500 units if necessary, no administration of protamine. One month later, a new valvular replacement was necessary and performed with the same protocol using Orgaran. No bleeding or thrombotic complication occurred. Orgaran is a safe and reliable anti-thrombotic substitute if anti-Xa activity is closely monitored.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use*
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass / methods*
  • Chondroitin Sulfates / therapeutic use*
  • Coronary Artery Bypass*
  • Dermatan Sulfate / therapeutic use*
  • Endocarditis / etiology*
  • Endocarditis / surgery
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Heparin / adverse effects*
  • Heparin Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Heparitin Sulfate / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Protamines / therapeutic use
  • Reoperation
  • Thrombocytopenia / chemically induced*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Heparin Antagonists
  • Protamines
  • Dermatan Sulfate
  • Heparin
  • Chondroitin Sulfates
  • Heparitin Sulfate
  • danaparoid