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Thrombosis
Thrombosis
Thrombosis
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Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)
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<p>Blood clots help to stop wounds from bleeding, but when they happen in the deep veins of the body they can be harmful. Learn about the signs and causes of blood clots; the complications of blood clots; and the different medical and non-medical treatments that are available for children.</p>
<p>Blood clots help to stop wounds from bleeding, but when they happen in the deep veins of the body they can be harmful. Learn about the signs and causes of blood clots; the complications of blood clots; and the different medical and non-medical treatments that are available for children.</p><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?si=VXoiFdSlzakwZlyd&list=PLjJtOP3StIuVoHTH_EfJXwr5zC6lMnkqH"></iframe> <br></div>
<div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"><i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span> <h2 class="panel-title">Thrombosis and post-thrombotic syndrome</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learn about the signs of deep vein thrombosis and post-thrombotic syndrome, and how they are diagnosed and managed.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=2534&language=English">Deep vein thrombosis</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=2884&language=English">Post-thrombotic syndrome</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"><i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span> <h2 class="panel-title">Thrombophilia</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Thrombophilia is a blood clotting that increases the risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels. Read about the two most common types of thrombophilia, the causes and management.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3938&language=English">Factor V Leiden</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3939&language=English">Prothrombin gene mutation</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"><i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span> <h2 class="panel-title">Management of thrombosis and post-thrombotic syndrome</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Find out about the different treatments available for thrombosis, including compression garments and medications, and how to safely use these treatments at home.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=2883&language=English">Elastic compression garments</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=129&language=English">Enoxaparin</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=993&language=English">Enoxaparin: Injecting at home</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=253&language=English">Tinzaparin</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=994&language=English">Tinzaparin: Injecting at home</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=265&language=English">Warfarin</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"><i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span> <h2 class="panel-title">Videos<br></h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Videos to help you manage your child's care including information about thrombosis and how to take your child's arm and leg measurements at home and how to inject enoxaparin and tinzaparin at home.<br></p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9VWSEqL6Zs&t=3s">Thrombosis in children: Awareness and diagnosis</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZDIX1gp_Sg&t=20s">Thrombosis in children: Prevention of blood clots</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSj3t0hFtDQ&t=28s">Thrombosis in children: Experiences with treatment</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owf9OawY8HY&t=23s">Thrombosis in children: Support during treatment</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="https://youtu.be/x7yxOI9BrgE">Arm measurements for the assessment of post-thrombotic syndrome </a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="https://youtu.be/tpaU1tppnos">Leg measurements for the assessment of post-thrombotic syndrome </a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="https://youtu.be/8SxlEB9uyyw">Enoxaparin for children</a></li><li class="list-group-item"> <a class="overview-links" href="https://youtu.be/HYZLi5hFyV4">Tinzaparin for children</a></li></ol></div> <br>
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