Pediatric Thromboembolism And Stroke Protocols

Download or read book Pediatric Thromboembolism and Stroke Protocols written by Andrew, Bro Bro and published by PMPH-USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of neonates and children are at risk for thrombotic complications related to interventions in cardiac and renal disease, treatments for leukemia and lupus, and ischemic stroke. The authors lay a foundation in the principles of hemostasis, congenital prethrombotic disorders, and the epidemiology of venous and arterial thromboembolism. The management protocols embrace heparin, oral anticoagulants, and thrombolytic therapy.