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Perinatal Stroke: From Epidemiology to Optimized Outcomes.
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, 28 Oki Drive NW, Calgary, T3B 6M4, Canada.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|October 12, 2025
Summary
Perinatal stroke, a brain injury in newborns, has various types and causes. Early care and rehabilitation enhance neuroplasticity, helping children achieve significant life participation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Perinatal stroke encompasses diverse neurovascular injuries occurring from 20 weeks gestation to 28 days postpartum.
- Subtypes include arterial ischemic, hemorrhagic, and venous infarction, categorized by timing: fetal/preterm, term neonatal, and chronic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the heterogeneity of perinatal stroke.
- To discuss risk factors, acute treatments, and long-term neurorehabilitation strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of perinatal stroke classifications and management.
- Synthesis of information on risk factors, acute interventions, and rehabilitation.
Main Results:
- Risk factors vary significantly across perinatal stroke subtypes and timing.
- Acute neonatal care emphasizes neuroprotection and family support.
- Long-term strategies focus on evidence-based rehabilitation to promote neuroplasticity.
Conclusions:
- Perinatal stroke requires tailored management based on subtype and timing.
- Effective rehabilitation is crucial for optimizing long-term outcomes and participation in life for affected children.
