Stroke in childhood

The Neurologist
Lori C Jordan

Abstract

Childhood stroke is increasingly recognized as an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Risk factors for stroke in childhood are different than those traditionally seen in adults. This review summarizes, in brief, the epidemiology, risk factors, evaluation, treatment, outcome, and recurrence risk of children with arterial ischemic stroke (AIS). Areas of controversy and those that require further study are highlighted. Tables summarizing important points of the history, physical examination, and diagnostic evaluation of AIS are provided. Children with stroke should be carefully evaluated for risk factors and possible etiology of stroke. At the present time, treatment is based upon extrapolation from the adult literature and expert opinion, as no evidence-based guidelines exist, except in sickle cell anemia. International, multicenter trials are beginning and should provide some answers over the next few years.

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