Thrombophilia screening in the routine clinical care of children with arterial ischemic stroke.
Kristin MaherLaurel PersaDwight BarryJacqueline Lee-EngHelen DichekSarita JoshiCatherine Amlie-LefondPublished in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2023)
The rates of thrombophilia in our cohort were consistent with that expected in the general population. The identification of thrombophilia did not alter stroke care. However, some of the results were actionable, prompting evaluation for lipid disorders and patient-specific counseling on cardiovascular risk and risk for venous thrombosis.