The role of tissue plasminogen activator in the successful treatment of infected cardiac thrombus in children

Eli Zalzstein; Nili Zucker; Aviva Levitas

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The role of tissue plasminogen activator in the successful treatment of infected cardiac thrombus in children

Eli Zalzstein, Nili Zucker, Aviva Levitas

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Abstract

Infected cardiac thrombus is rare in children, with antibiotic or antifungal agents used as the first line of treatment. Persistence is an indication for surgical intervention. We describe two children who were treated successfully with a combination of antibiotic and antithrombotic agents. Use of antithrombotic agents promotes degeneration of fibrin, thus reducing the mass and facilitating the diffusion of the antibiotic and/or antifungal agents.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	355-356
Number of pages	2
Journal	Cardiology in the Young
Volume	11
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/s1047951101000403
State	Published - 1 Jan 2001
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Infected cardiac thrombus
Plasminogen

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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