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Prothrombotic Risk Factors and Preventive Strategies in Adolescent Venous Thromboembolism
Lakshmi Srivaths1, Jennifer E Dietrich2
1Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology/Oncology, Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA lvsrivat@txch.org.
Abstract:
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in adolescents is a serious condition that requires prompt recognition and optimal management to prevent mortality and long-term morbidity. Adolescents account for a large proportion of cases of VTE in children. As teenagers transition from childhood to adulthood, they are at risk of developing medical conditions and exposure to risky habits that predispose them to VTE. This review focuses on the variety of risk factors and comorbidities seen in adolescent VTE and takes a quick look into risk-based preventive strategies for primary and secondary prevention.
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