Background Neonates and children differ from adults in physiology, pharmacologic
responses to drugs, epidemiology, and long-term consequences of thrombosis. This …

This chapter about antithrombotic therapy in neonates and children is part of the
Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence …

Pulmonary embolism is an uncommon, but potentially fatal disease in children. Most
children with pulmonary embolism have underlying clinical conditions, of which the …

Thromboembolic episodes are disorders encountered in both children and adults, but
relatively more common in adults. However, the occurrence of venous thromboembolism …

The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children is rising. Hence, there is an
increasing off-label use of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH). There is little data about …

Abstract Background/Purpose The aim of this study was to review evidence-based literature
addressing pertinent questions about venous thromboembolism (VTE) after traumatic injury …

Conditions associated with arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) in children include congenital heart
malformations, sickle cell disease, and meningitis, although around half of all cases are …

Background: Enoxaparin has been extensively studied in adults on its safety and efficacy
during prevention of symptomatic thromboembolism when acute anticoagulation or …

Since the early nineties it has been shown that low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) has
significant advantages over unfractionated heparin and oral anticoagulants for both the …

Background The diagnosis and treatment of medication-associated alopecia often
challenges patients and physicians. While numerous studies on the topic exist, limited …