Heparin is the commonly used anticoagulant in cardiac surgery. All of the following are true about heparin except
Refer KDT 6/e p 597 Heparin is the strongest organic acid found in human being It acts by activating AT-3 that inhibits factor CA and 2a Most commercial preparations of heparin are derived from ox lung and pig intestine
Weakest acid found in living beings
Most commercial preparations of heparin are derived from pig intestine
Acts antithrombin activation
Produce thrombocytopenia
Hematology