Symptomatic pulmonary embolus after catheter removal in children with catheter related thrombosis: A report from the CHAT Consortium.

Julie Jaffray Lisa Baumann KreuzigerBrian BranchfordChoo Phei WeeE Vincent S FaustinoNeil A Zakai Stacy E CroteauMichael SilveyJohn H FargoJames D CooperNihal BakeerAmy StillingsEmily KravaGuy Aaron YoungNeil A Goldenberg

Published in: Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH (2021)

While current guidelines suggest anticoagulation before CVC removal in the setting of a CRT to prevent embolization, CVC removal is not associated with symptomatic PE regardless of duration of anticoagulation before CVC removal.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
venous thromboembolism
young adults
pulmonary hypertension
left ventricular
ultrasound guided
clinical practice