Purpose—Much has transpired since the last scientific statement on pediatric stroke was
published 10 years ago. Although stroke has long been recognized as an adult health …

Background: Kawasaki disease is an acute vasculitis of childhood that leads to coronary
artery aneurysms in≈ 25% of untreated cases. It has been reported worldwide and is the …

2.1. 1. Epidemiology and burden of the disease. The annual incidence of first episode of
symptomatic DVT in the adult population ranges from 50 to 100 per 100 000 population, with …

Background: Despite an increasing incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in
pediatric patients in tertiary care settings, relatively few pediatric physicians have experience …

Background This article addresses the treatment of VTE disease. Methods We generated
strong (Grade 1) and weak (Grade 2) recommendations based on high-quality (Grade A) …

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Background Pediatric arterial ischemic stroke remains incompletely understood. Population-
based epidemiological data inform clinical trial design but are scant in this condition. We …

OBJECTIVES In 2009, a large multicenter study demonstrated that the rate of pediatric
venous thromboembolism (VTE) across US children's hospitals had significantly increased …

During extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a delicate balance is required to
titrate systemic anticoagulation to prevent thrombotic complications within the circuit and …

The cerebral venous system is an unusual site of thrombosis, with a particularly high
incidence in young adults. This incidence has increased in past decades because of the …