Thrombophilia
Neonatal thrombophilia can cause both arterial and venous thromboembolic events. Thrombophilia results from the disrupted hemostatic system that normally consists of 4 integrated components: the coagulation system, endothelium and regulatory proteins, platelets, and fibrinolysis. The peak incidence of pediatric thromboembolic events occurs in neonates and infants < 1 year of age….