Expert thrombosis diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services
You are in expert hands at the Children’s Minnesota Thrombosis (Blood Clot) Program. Our dedicated thrombosis team provides a complete range of care for infants, children, and adolescents (Birth to age 21) experiencing a blood clot or a thrombotic disorder.
Some patients will need treatment for a short period of time, while others may require lifelong attention. This all depends on the reason for the clot and each child’s unique situation. Because no two patients are just alike, we provide a personalized approach to thrombosis diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
Conditions we treat
- Blood clots (Thrombosis)
- Venous thromboembolism
- Arterial thromboembolism
- Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
- Thrombocytosis
- Inherited thrombophilia
- Factor V Leiden mutation
- Prothrombin Gene mutation
- Protein C deficiency
- Protein S deficiency
- Antithrombin III deficiency
- Stroke
- Arterial ischemic stroke
- Cerebral sinus venous thrombosis
- Hemorrhagic stroke
Comprehensive clinic days
Our thrombosis team actively participates in multidisciplinary combined clinic days. Based on your child’s needs, they may be recommended to attend a comprehensive clinic day, providing collaborative care by meeting with multiple specialists in one visit. The thrombosis team is an integral part of the following comprehensive clinics:
Our multifaceted care solutions
Dedicated thrombotic care is crucial to preventing complications. Our personalized treatment plans prioritize your child’s well-being and aim to prevent future issues. Our multidisciplinary services include:
- Pharmaceutical anticoagulation management.
- Physical therapy.
- Genetic counseling.
- Interventional radiology.
- Comprehensive educational resources for patients and families.
- Help finding care, financial support, and local resources in a complex medical system.
- Support and advocacy for school and work communication.
- Preparation for the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare.
