Neonatal arterial thrombus mimicking congenital heart disease
- Correspondence to:
B Tsai-Goodman
Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 8BJ, UK; Beverly.Tsai-Goodman{at}ubht.swest.nhs.uk
- Accepted 19 July 2006
- Published Online First 28 July 2006
Abstract
Spontaneous neonatal arterial thrombosis is rare in the neonatal period. Four cases of neonatal arterial thrombosis presenting with suspected congenital heart disease are reported. The urgency for a correct diagnosis in this setting and the need for active treatment for a remediable condition are emphasised. These treatment options are discussed.
- LMWH, low-molecular-weight heparin
- LPA, left pulmonary artery
- PGE1, prostaglandin E1
- tPA, tissue plasminogen activator
- UFH, unfractionated heparin
Footnotes
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Competing interests: None declared.
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Published Online First 28 July 2006
