Analysis of Patient Characteristics and Risk Factors for Thrombosis After Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease

Conclusions: The occurrence of thrombosis after pediatric cardiac surgery at our institution was 6.2%, similar to what has been reported in other studies, despite frequent use of low molecular weight heparin. Further study is needed to determine the role of low molecular weight heparin for thromboprophylaxis and the relationship between fresh frozen plasma and thrombosis risk in children who undergo cardiac surgery.
Source: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Cardiac Intensive Care Source Type: research