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Thrombolytic therapy in infants and children
S S Kothari1, S Varma, H S Wasir
1Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
American Heart Journal
|March 1, 1994
Summary
Thrombolytic therapy is increasingly used for pediatric cardiac and other disorders. Understanding its indications and current use optimizes treatment for children, including newborns.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Thrombosis Management
Background:
- Thrombolytic therapy is gaining traction for pediatric conditions.
- Its application spans various thrombotic events in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the use of thrombolytic therapy in pediatric thrombosis.
- To discuss special considerations for newborns.
Main Methods:
- Review of contemporary experience with thrombolytic therapy in children.
- Discussion of indications for thrombolytic use in pediatric thrombosis.
Main Results:
- Thrombolytic therapy is applied in diverse pediatric thrombotic conditions.
- Specific applications include post-catheterization thrombosis, aortic thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing thrombolytic therapy in children requires broader awareness of indications.
- Current experience suggests a growing role for thrombolysis in pediatric thrombotic disorders.