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[Thromboembolic diseases in children]
1Barneklinikken, Rikshospitalet, Oslo.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 31, 2000
Summary
Pediatric thromboembolic disease is rising, with treatment often extrapolated from adults. This review outlines current concepts and provides guidelines for antithrombotic therapy in children, advocating for broader screening and adult treatment principles.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Hematology
- Vascular Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine
Context:
- Increasing incidence of pediatric thromboembolic diseases.
- Limited evidence-based guidelines for pediatric treatment.
- Reliance on adult medicine extrapolations for clinical recommendations.
Purpose:
- To present current concepts of pediatric thromboembolic diseases.
- To outline characteristic features and differences from adult disease.
- To provide guidelines for antithrombotic treatment in children.
Summary:
- Reviews literature on pediatric thromboembolic diseases, highlighting unique features.
- Discusses differences in presentation and management compared to adults.
- Offers evidence-based guidelines for antithrombotic therapy and thrombophilia screening.
Impact:
- Informs clinical practice for pediatric thromboembolic disease management.
- Promotes application of modern treatment principles in pediatric care.
- Encourages wider screening for thrombophilic disorders in children.