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Paediatric stroke - a review of current guidelines for diagnosis and treatment
Zofia Oborska1, Paulina Urban2, Karolina Wychowaniec2
1Child Neurology Scientific Club, Department of Child Neurology, Medical University of Warsaw. zofia.oborska@gmail.com.
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Pediatric stroke, including arterial ischaemic stroke (AIS) and cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT), causes significant disability. This paper reviews current guidelines for diagnosing and treating childhood stroke, aiming to improve recognition and timely intervention.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Pediatric stroke is an emerging concern, leading to long-term morbidity and disability in children.
- It presents diverse types, including arterial ischaemic stroke (AIS), haemorrhagic stroke (HS), and cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT), with distinct causes from adult strokes.
- Delayed diagnosis due to varied symptoms and low medical awareness hinders acute treatment access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine current guidelines for diagnosing and treating pediatric stroke.
- To highlight the challenges in recognizing and managing childhood stroke.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of pediatric stroke management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing guidelines on pediatric stroke diagnosis and treatment.
- Analysis of stroke classifications and associated conditions in children.
- Examination of diagnostic challenges and symptom recognition in pediatric stroke.
Main Results:
- Paediatric stroke encompasses various types (AIS, HS, CSVT) with unique risk factors compared to adults.
- Symptoms can be non-specific, complicating early identification.
- Delayed diagnosis is a significant barrier to effective acute interventions.
Conclusions:
- Improved awareness and recognition of pediatric stroke symptoms are crucial.
- Adherence to updated diagnostic and treatment guidelines can improve outcomes.
- Further research is needed to refine management strategies for childhood stroke.
Abstract:
Stroke, increasingly recognised in children in recent years, is an important cause of long-term morbidity and disability. It can be classified by the stroke type as either arterial ischaemic stroke (AIS), haemorrhagic stroke (HS), or cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT). Furthermore, perinatal and childhood stroke can be distinguished. A wide range of conditions associated with paediatric stroke has been identified, which differ significantly from those in adults. A paediatric stroke can also present with a variety of symptoms and signs, both specific and non-specific. Because of the diversity of the underlying risk factors, limited awareness among the medical community, and therefore insufficient recognition of paediatric stroke symptoms, diagnosis can be difficult and is often delayed. This limits access to acute interventions. The goal of this paper was to examine the current guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric stroke.
