Prevention and Treatment of Thrombosis in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
Published: November 13, 2013
- Thrombosis is a potentially life-threatening complication in children with congenital and acquired heart disease and in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD).
- Prothrombotic abnormalities may play a role in children with heart disease who have a stroke.
- Research is needed on the many facets of thrombosis in children with heart disease and in adults with CHD.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Thrombosis in Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease: Perspectives and Unique Challenges by Jennifer S. Li, MD, MHS
- Top Things to Know: Top Things to Know