Blood clots can be a serious problem in children as well as adults. Children are most at risk for blood clots if they have cancer, congenital heart disease, a central venous catheter, or are admitted to an intensive care unit. Venous thromboembolism can lead to complications, including swelling and discomfort near the clot, chest pain, lung damage, and even death.
This. My best friend had a near-fatal blood clot in his lungs when he was still a teenager. It turns out he has a Protein S deficiency which can only be combatted by a lifetime of blood thinners.
Blood clots can be a serious problem in children as well as adults. Children are most at risk for blood clots if they have cancer, congenital heart disease, a central venous catheter, or are admitted to an intensive care unit. Venous thromboembolism can lead to complications, including swelling and discomfort near the clot, chest pain, lung damage, and even death.
This. My best friend had a near-fatal blood clot in his lungs when he was still a teenager. It turns out he has a Protein S deficiency which can only be combatted by a lifetime of blood thinners.