Abstract
Arterial thromboembolism is rare in children. The frequency of arterial thromboembolisms has paralleled the advances in pediatric tertiary care with increasing numbers of children surviving life-threatening primary illnesses and, paradoxically, developing previously rare complications. The pathophysiology of thrombosis in children differs from that of adults, underscoring the need for a unique diagnostic and therapeutic approach in pediatrics. This review is a summary of the available data on the etiology, diagnosis and management of arterial thrombosis, occurring outside of the CNS, in children.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Age Factors
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Angiography
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases / drug therapy*
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases / epidemiology*
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases / etiology
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Cardiac Catheterization / adverse effects
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Catheterization, Peripheral / adverse effects
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Device Removal
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Incidence
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Male
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Rare Diseases
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Thromboembolism / diagnostic imaging
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Thromboembolism / drug therapy*
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Thromboembolism / epidemiology*
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Thrombolytic Therapy / methods*
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Treatment Outcome