Abstract
We describe a neonate with an infected right atrial thrombus. The infected thrombus caused an ongoing Staphylococcus aureus-sepsis. Data in literature on treatment of infected thrombi in neonates are limited. Our patient was successfully treated with antibiotics and heparin. If an infected cardiac thrombus in a neonate does not cause severe hemodynamic problems or pulmonary embolism, treatment with antibiotics and heparin can be sufficient.
Original language | Dutch |
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Pages (from-to) | 212-214 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Tijdschrift voor Kindergeneeskunde |
Volume | 69 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2001 |