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Dana B Harrar1, Catherine L Salussolia2, Patrick Vittner1

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Children with heart conditions face high stroke risks, especially after cardiac catheterization. This study defines risk factors and presentation for post-catheterization stroke in pediatric patients to improve outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Vascular Neurology

Background:

  • Children with cardiac disease are a high-risk population for stroke.
  • A significant proportion of strokes in these children occur in the peri-procedural period following cardiac catheterization.
  • Key aspects like risk factors, clinical presentation, and treatment for post-catheterization stroke remain poorly defined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the risk factors, clinical presentation, and treatment of post-catheterization stroke in children.
  • To improve understanding of this specific neurological complication in pediatric patients with cardiac conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records for patients aged 0-18 years.
  • Inclusion criteria: new clinically-apparent arterial ischemic stroke after cardiac catheterization.
  • Exclusion criteria: cardiac surgery, cardiac arrest, ECMO, VAD, or proximate arrhythmia.

Main Results:

  • Twenty children experienced post-catheterization arterial ischemic stroke.
  • Common procedures included balloon dilation for pulmonary vein stenosis and systemic pulmonary collateral closure.
  • Presenting symptoms frequently included arm weakness and seizures, with a median time to symptom discovery of 31.5 hours post-procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Post-catheterization arterial ischemic stroke, though rare, contributes to ongoing morbidity in children with cardiac disease.
  • Enhanced understanding is crucial for developing preventative and rapid detection strategies.
  • Timely neuroprotection and hyperacute therapies are essential for ameliorating stroke-related morbidity.