Pediatric Thrombosis Program, Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute at Johns Hopkins All Children's
Venous and arterial thrombosis (blood clots in the veins and arteries) in children are treated with care at the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute.
The Thrombosis Program at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, helps children who have developed or are at risk for developing a blood clot in their veins or arteries. The program extends from inpatient to outpatient care, consultation, and access to the latest research developments in treatment through leadership and participation in clinical trials.
Reports indicate that the rate of thrombosis in children has dramatically increased in recent years. While blood clots are less common in children than adults, the consequences are especially important in the young patient whose body is still developing.
The multidisciplinary thrombosis team is focused on treating infants, children and young adults who have developed a blood clot. The program can also provide a thrombophilia evaluation and anticipatory guidance for those children who may be at risk for developing young-onset blood clots as a result of a family history of blood clots or stroke before age of 50.
Our Thrombosis Program is designated by the National Blood Clot Alliance as the nation’s first pediatric NBCA Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Center of Excellence™. Our pediatric thrombosis doctors are internationally recognized as leaders in research and management of the pediatric thrombosis patient. They have devoted their careers to caring for these children and are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for their patients.
Conditions We Treat
- Deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism
- Cerebral sinovenous thrombosis
- Renal vein thrombosis or hepatic vein thrombosis
- Paget-Schroetter syndrome / Venous thoracic outlet syndrome
- May-Thurner syndrome / Iliac vein compression syndrome
- Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
- Factor V Leiden, Prothrombin (Factor II) and other gene variants
Services We Provide
- Hematological evaluation
- Thrombophilia testing and interpretation
- Radiologic evaluation and interpretation
- Antithrombotic medication prescription and monitoring
- Thrombolytic therapies
- Chronic venous insufficiency evaluation
- Preventive medicine
- Patient and family education
- Local, national, and international research and clinical trials
Learn More About Our Program
Hear from Neil Goldenberg, M.D., Ph.D., pediatric hematologist and associate dean for research at Johns Hopkins All Children's, who became interested in blood disorders and clotting as a medical student, and now dedicates research efforts to better understanding blood clots and how they affect children.
National Blood Clot Alliance Stop the Clot Channel
Dr. Goldenberg presents an overview of venous thromboembolism in children and young adults in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webinar.
Read inspiring stories about our patients and program:
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Uncovering a Severe Clotting Tendency and Thriving: A Family’s Journey
After a frightening diagnosis of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, Mallory and her family found expert, long-term care at Johns Hopkins All Children’s, where a personalized treatment plan helped her recover and thrive.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Family's Story
It all started when Janet’s brother-in-law had knee surgery and formed a clot in his calf. After learning from a relative that some in the family had a Protein C Deficiency, a disorder that increases the risk of developing abnormal blood clots, Janet’s husband and three kids got tested. All tested positive for the deficiency. The family’s pediatrician referred them to Neil A. Goldenberg, M.D., Ph.D., hematologist and director of research at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
Contact Us
For more information or to make an appointment, please give us a call at the phone number below. We serve families in the Tampa Bay area and beyond.
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