Journal article
Arterial thrombosis in children
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. …
Authors
Price VE; Chan AK
Journal
Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 419–428
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
3 2008
DOI
10.1586/14779072.6.3.419
ISSN
1477-9072