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A Thrombotic Stroke Model Based On Transient Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia

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Published on: August 18, 2015

Ischemic stroke complicating pediatric cardiovascular disease.

Adam Kirton¹, Gabrielle DeVeber

¹Children's Stroke Program, Division of Neurology, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada. adam.kirton@sickkids.ca

Nature Clinical Practice. Cardiovascular Medicine

|March 3, 2007

Summary

A young boy developed stroke and cerebral edema after aortic stenting for hypoplasia. Prompt medical and surgical interventions, including hemicraniectomy, were crucial for managing this rare complication.

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Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Model of Neonatal Stroke in P10 Rats

Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Model of Neonatal Stroke in P10 Rats

Published on: April 21, 2017

Area of Science:

Pediatric Cardiology
Neurology
Vascular Surgery

Background:

A young male patient presented with refractory hypertension.
Underwent stenting for aortic hypoplasia, a congenital narrowing of the aorta.

Observation:

Post-procedure, the patient exhibited acute hemiparesis and aphasia.
Diagnostic workup included neuroimaging, echocardiography, and vascular studies.

Findings:

Diagnosis of procedure-related acute arterial ischemic stroke and malignant cerebral edema with herniation.
Required intensive management including anticoagulation, seizure prophylaxis, and neuroprotective care.

Implications:

Successful management involved hemicraniectomy for cerebral edema and deep vein thrombosis treatment.
Long-term care included extensive rehabilitation and a multidisciplinary medication regimen.