ABSTRACT
Introduction Thrombosis is rare in children, but when it occurs two peaks of higher incidence
are seen. One peak is soon after birth and the second is in the teenage years. Certain groups of patients are also at higher risk o f thrombosis. Pediatric patients with car diac disease have an increased risk o f stroke, patients in pediatric ICU have an in creased risk of thrombosis, and children who have catheters are at high risk for thrombosis.
