Thromboembolic Events in Children after Invasive Procedures in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Abstract

Introduction: Thromboembolic events are known complications associated to central venous catheters and arterial catheterization. The exact mechanism of thrombus formation not completely understood, but it has been suggested that intimal flaps and dissection can occur after direct vessel puncture, which can lead to occlusion of the true lumen and predispose patient to thrombosis and limb ischemia. Thromboembolic complications are particularly important in the pediatric population because it can be associated with …