Updates in thrombosis in pediatrics: where are we after 20 years?

Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2012:2012:439-43. doi: 10.1182/asheducation-2012.1.439.

Abstract

The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the pediatric population is increasing. Technological advances in medicine and imaging techniques, improved awareness of the disease, and longer survival of life-threatening or chronic medical conditions all contribute to the increase in VTE rates. There is a paucity of data on management of VTE based on properly designed clinical trials, but there is significant advancement in the last 2 decades. This review summarizes the progress made in pediatric thrombosis, including epidemiological changes, advances in anticoagulant agents, and outcomes of VTE.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Female
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Hematology / methods*
  • Heparin / therapeutic use
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Pediatrics / methods*
  • Recurrence
  • Risk
  • Risk Factors
  • Thrombosis / diagnosis*
  • Thrombosis / epidemiology
  • Thrombosis / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
  • Heparin