An update on the status of direct oral anticoagulants in children
Introduction Once considered a condition of adults or the elderly, venous thromboembolism (VTE) is now being recognized...
Focus on: Pediatrics
Developmental hemostasis and its relevance to pediatric thrombosis
The coagulation system of neonates and children evolves with age, as evidenced by marked physiological differences in...
Arterial thrombosis and pediatric cancer- should cancer associated pediatric stroke be studied?
While knowledge of arterial thromboembolism prevalence and risk factors among adult cancer patients is currently...
Should we test pediatric cancer patients for thrombophilia: NO
Cancer is the second most common cause of death in children in developed countries. Fortunately, survival rates have...
Should we test pediatric cancer patients for thrombophilia: YES
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children is a rare disease usually as a secondary complication of primary underlying...