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Childhood stroke.

Peter B Sporns^1,2, Heather J Fullerton³, Sarah Lee⁴

¹Department of Neuroradiology, Clinic of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.

Nature Reviews. Disease Primers

|February 25, 2022

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Childhood stroke, distinct from perinatal stroke, presents unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Advances in pediatric stroke research are ongoing, but evidence for interventions remains limited, necessitating global collaboration for improved outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Pediatrics
Cerebrovascular Disease

Background:

Childhood stroke causes significant long-term neurological deficits.
Pediatric stroke differs from perinatal stroke due to unique maternal-fetal pathogenesis.
Childhood strokes are equally divided between hemorrhagic and ischemic types, unlike adult strokes.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of childhood stroke.
To highlight the unique aspects of pediatric stroke pathogenesis and causes.
To discuss diagnostic and therapeutic challenges and future directions in pediatric cerebrovascular disease.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature and research in pediatric stroke.
Emphasis on diagnostic imaging and hyperacute therapies.
Discussion of secondary stroke prevention strategies based on etiology.

Main Results:

Childhood stroke has distinct causes and a higher proportion of hemorrhagic strokes compared to adults.
Urgent brain imaging is critical for diagnosis and guiding acute treatments.
Evidence quality for interventions in pediatric stroke is generally low, despite advances.

Conclusions:

Substantial delays in diagnosis and treatment persist, impacting patient care.
Effective primary prevention exists for sickle cell disease but faces implementation barriers.
Global collaboration is essential to address challenges and improve outcomes in pediatric cerebrovascular disease.