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It is 2018 and Heather is in her mid 60s and has been admitted to Bendigo hospital with pneumonia 11 days ago . Her history shows no signs of blood disorders and she has a normal CBC/FBE. Her infection is treated with intravenous antibiotics

• Additionally she also receives daily doses of subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin at the hospital as a prophylaxis against thromboembolism

• After a week in hospital, Heather is feeling much better but the medical team note that her platelet count is falling. Yesterday (10 days after admission), her platelets are at 65 x 10 9 /L (150 450 x 10 9 / L), other measures on CBC are normal. TODAY she develops a swollen lower left lower leg

• What condition has Heather developed? What is its most likely cause? Explain

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