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Neonatal aortic arch thrombosis

D J Evans1, B L Pizer, N E Moghal

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Sick Children.

Archives of Disease in Childhood. Fetal and Neonatal Edition
|September 1, 1994
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Aortic coarctation in newborns can involve aortic arch thrombus. Thrombolytic therapy aided survival but could not prevent neurological damage from cerebral embolization.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Aortic coarctation is a congenital heart defect impacting blood flow.
  • Aortic arch thrombus presents a rare and severe neonatal complication.

Observation:

  • An infant displayed symptoms indicative of aortic coarctation shortly after birth.
  • Echocardiography identified a significant thrombus within the aortic arch, deeming it inoperable.

Findings:

  • Thrombolytic agents were administered, leading to a reduction in thrombus size and enabling patient survival.
  • Despite successful thrombolysis, neurological damage occurred due to cerebral embolization.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the challenges in managing extensive aortic arch thrombus in neonates.

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  • While thrombolysis can be life-saving, it does not eliminate the risk of embolic neurological complications.
  • Further research into advanced therapeutic strategies for neonatal aortic arch thrombus is warranted.