Stroke in young adults. A continuing diagnostic challenge.

Full Abstract

Cerebrovascular disease in persons between 15 and 45 years of age is on the rise and represents a diagnostic challenge. With a thorough investigation, the cause of cerebral ischemic infarction or nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage can be identified in most cases and appropriate treatment can be administered. Subarachnoid hemorrhage is usually caused by ruptured saccular aneurysm, but misdiagnosis continues to be a problem. Angiography performed early in the course of illness is a safe diagnostic procedure in young adults with any type of cerebrovascular disease. Overall prognosis for young adults with cerebrovascular disease varies with the underlying disorder but is generally good.

Author information

Author/s: Toffol, G J (GJ); Swiontoniowski, M (M);

Affiliation: College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pomona, California.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Postgraduate medicine (Postgrad Med), published in UNITED STATES. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1992-Mar; vol 91 (issue 4) : pp 123-8

Dates: Created 1992/04/16; Completed 1992/04/16; Revised 2005/11/16;

PMID: 1546006, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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