Blood Clots in Children Resources

Frequently Asked Questions about Blood Clots in Children

1. What are “DVT,” “PE,” and “VTE” and how common are they in children?
2. What causes DVT/PE in children?
3. What are the signs and symptoms of DVT/PE in children?
4. How are DVT/PE diagnosed in children?
5. How are DVT/PE treated in children?
6. What should parents look for when their children take medications for blood clots?
7. In what activities can children who are taking anti-clotting medications participate, and what precautions should be taken?
8. How long do children need to remain on anti-clotting medications for the treatment of a blood clot?
9. What are the possible long-term effects of DVT/PE in children?
10. How can DVT/PE be prevented in children?

Downloadable Resource: Blood Clots in Children

Blood Clots in Children PDF (English)
Blood Clots in Children PDF (Spanish)

Neil A. Goldenberg, MD, PhD

Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine
Division of Hematology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD, USA

Founding Director, Pediatric Thrombosis & Stroke Programs
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL, USA

(Updated October 2024)

Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism – Recognition, Risk Stratification, & Management – Clinical Webinar (March 11, 2026)

Presented by NBCA’s MASAB member Neil A. Goldenberg MD, PhD, Director, Thrombosis Program and Director of Research, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Blood Clots in Children: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Webinar

Presented by NBCA’s MASAB member Neil A. Goldenberg MD, PhD, Director, Thrombosis Program and Director of Research, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.