Dramatic Increase in Venous Thromboembolism in Children's Hospitals in the United States From 2001 to 2007
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Center for Clinical Research (United States) · +1 more institution
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Abstract
Objectives
The goals were to determine whether there has been an increase in the rate of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pediatric tertiary care hospitals and to evaluate the use of anticoagulants in the treatment of hospitalized pediatric patients with VTE.
Methods
A retrospective cohort study of patients or =1 coexisting chronic complex medical condition. Pediatric malignancy was the medical comorbid condition associated most strongly with recurrent VTE (P
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Keywords
- Medicine
- Venous thromboembolism
- Pediatrics
- Retrospective cohort study
- Warfarin
- Diagnosis code
- Pharmacy
- Medical record
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and well-being
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