Routine postprocedure ultrasound increases rate of detection of femoral arterial thrombosis in infants after cardiac catheterization

ConclusionsHigher rates of femoral arterial thrombosis detection were observed since implementing an US screening program. Further studies are needed to evaluate age ‐related changes in hemostasis in this population and how advanced screening methods and anticoagulation protocols may help improve short‐term and long‐term sequelae of femoral arterial thrombosis.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Reed W. Kamyszek, Harold J. Leraas, Uttara P. Nag, Lindsey A. Olivere, Amanda L. Nash, Hanna R. Kemeny, Jina Kim, Kevin D. Hill, Gregory A. Fleming, Edmund H. Jooste, James Otto, Elisabeth T. Tracy Tags: PEDIATRIC AND CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE Source Type: research