Use of Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator for the Treatment of Intracardiac Thrombosis in Premature Infants

摘要

The use of central catheters in premature infants is associated with significant risk of thrombus formation and infection. We, herein, report a case of successful treatment of a large intracardiac thrombus with tissue plasminogen activator in a premature newborn. We review the use of this thrombolytic therapy in this high risk population.