Pediheart Podcast #64: Femoral Arterial Thrombosis Following Catheterization In Small Infants

Summary: This week we review a recent report from Duke University regarding the incidence of femoral arterial thrombosis after femoral arterial cardiac catheterization in small infants. How did the use of routine ultrasonography improve identification of this post-cath complication? What are the outcomes of therapy with heparin or enoxaparin for this problem? Are there factors that are associated with femoral arterial thrombosis? We discuss these questions and more with Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Kevin Hill. doi: 10.1002/ccd.28009