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[Clinical multiplicity of cerebrovascular disorders in childhood]

I Georgiev1, V Bojinova, R Jotova

  • 1Institut für Neurologie, Psychiatrie und Neurochirurgie, Medizinische Akademie Sofia.

Psychiatrie, Neurologie, Und Medizinische Psychologie
|December 1, 1990
PubMed

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Pediatric vascular brain diseases are common, with acute circulatory disturbances affecting 100 children. Congenital malformations and heart conditions are significant contributing factors to childhood strokes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Vascular Medicine

Context:

  • Vascular diseases of the nervous system in children are a significant concern.
  • Understanding the spectrum and causes of these conditions is crucial for early diagnosis and intervention.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the prevalence and types of vascular diseases affecting the nervous system in a cohort of children.
  • To identify underlying causes, including congenital malformations and cardiac conditions.
  • To assess the incidence of acute cerebrovascular events and associated neurological deficits like epilepsy.

Summary:

  • A study of 107 children (aged 3-14) revealed acute disturbances of brain blood circulation in 100.
  • Common diagnoses included transient ischemic attacks (37), brain ischemia (29), hemorrhages (22), venous thromboses (5), and spinal strokes (7).
  • Congenital vascular malformations (30%) and heart diseases (11%) were identified as primary causes, with a notable rate of epileptic seizures.

Impact:

  • Highlights the significant burden of pediatric cerebrovascular diseases.
  • Emphasizes the role of congenital anomalies and cardiac issues in childhood strokes.
  • Underscores the high incidence of epilepsy associated with acute stroke events in children.

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