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Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Model of Neonatal Stroke in P10 Rats
Published on: April 21, 2017
[Long term outcome of perinatal stroke]
C Vuillerot1, S Marret2, M Dinomais3
1L'Escale médecine physique et réadaptation, hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant, CHU de Lyon, 59, boulevard Pinel, Bron, F-69677 France; CNRS UMR 5558, laboratoire de biométrie et biologie évolutive, équipe Biostatistiques Santé, Pierre-Bénite, 69310 France; université de Lyon, Lyon, 69000 France.
Neonatal arterial ischemic stroke (NAIS) can lead to long-term motor and cognitive deficits in newborns. Early, multidisciplinary monitoring is crucial for managing these impairments and improving outcomes for affected children.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Neonatal Arterial Ischemic Stroke (NAIS) impacts 6-17 per 100,000 term neonates.
- Most affected children experience lasting motor and cognitive impairments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe motor and cognitive outcomes following NAIS.
- To propose a standardized monitoring approach for improved management of affected children.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on NAIS outcomes.
- Analysis of existing data on child development post-NAIS.
Main Results:
- Approximately 30% develop unilateral cerebral palsy, necessitating specialized rehabilitation.
- 50-90% experience speech and language disorders, unlike adult aphasia.
- Global intellectual function is typically preserved unless lesions are extensive or epilepsy is severe.
- Visuospatial functions may be particularly vulnerable.
Conclusions:
- Systematic, early, and annual evaluations using validated tools are essential until puberty.
- A multidisciplinary team approach with longitudinal follow-up across all developmental domains is recommended.
- Evaluating family functioning is vital for supporting coping mechanisms.
