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A Thrombotic Stroke Model Based On Transient Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia
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[Arterial-ischaemic stroke in childhood]

B Goeggel Simonetti1, M Steinlin, M Arnold

  • 1Universitätsklinik für Kinderheilkunde, Inselspital, Bern. barbara.goeggel-simonetti@insel.ch

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|August 28, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Childhood stroke (pediatric arterial-ischaemic stroke) is as common as brain tumors. Diagnosis is delayed due to low suspicion and imaging challenges, impacting outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Vascular Medicine

Context:

  • Childhood stroke incidence is 2-3/100,000 children/year, with equal rates of ischemic and hemorrhagic types.
  • Unlike adults, pediatric arterial-ischaemic stroke (pedAIS) diagnosis is often delayed due to low clinical suspicion and imaging accessibility.
  • pedAIS typically results from a combination of risk factors, including infections, dehydration, trauma, and congenital heart disease.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the incidence and unique characteristics of pediatric arterial-ischaemic stroke (pedAIS).
  • To discuss the challenges in diagnosing pedAIS, including delayed recognition and diagnostic imaging hurdles.
  • To review the current understanding of pedAIS management, emphasizing supportive care and etiological considerations.

Summary:

  • Pediatric arterial-ischaemic stroke (pedAIS) occurs with an incidence of 2-3/100,000 children annually, differing from adult stroke patterns.
  • Delayed diagnosis in children stems from low suspicion, broad differential diagnoses, and sedation requirements for imaging.
  • Management primarily involves supportive measures, with antithrombotic use dependent on etiology; thrombolysis is under investigation.

Impact:

  • pedAIS significantly impacts children, with two-thirds experiencing persistent neurological and neuropsychological deficits.
  • Improved diagnostic protocols and increased awareness are crucial for timely intervention in pediatric stroke.
  • Further research, including ongoing trials on thrombolysis, is essential to optimize pedAIS treatment and outcomes.

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