Ali Abdelhafiz, Alexis L. Benscoter, Sarosh P. Batlivala
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
United States
Cardiology in the Young
Cardiol Young 2023;
DOI: 10.1017/S1047951123002639
Abstract
Spontaneous pulmonary artery thrombosis in neonates is rare and can be life-threatening. Clinical presentation may mimic pulmonary hypertension or CHD. Further, not all children present with identifiable risk factors. We report the case of two infants with pulmonary artery thromboses who underwent rapid diagnosis and therapy, one with percutaneous intervention and the other with anticoagulation. We also conducted a literature review to highlight the importance of early identification and referral to a centre capable of performing appropriate medical and interventional therapies.
Category
Class IV. Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Thromboembolic Disease
Medical Therapy. Efficacy or Lack of Efficacy
Surgical and Catheter-mediated Interventions for Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Age Focus: Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Fresh or Filed Publication: Filed (PHiled). Greater than 1-2 years since publication
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