Anticoagulation Therapy in Children

Thromboembolic events (TEs) in children are rare but are becoming a recognized cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in children with serious underlying primary conditions such as congenital heart disease, cancer, or prematurity. Neonates, infants, and adolescents are most at risk for developing TEs among children, and the presence of a central venous line or intra-arterial catheter is the most significant risk factor for TEs in …