Childhood and teenage stroke.

Full Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this manuscript is to review the various etiologies and to discuss the therapeutic issues in childhood stroke. METHODS: A PubMed search of literature pertaining to childhood stroke was conducted from 1983 to 2008 using specific key search words pertinent to cerebrovascular disorders in childhood. RESULTS: The analysis of the multiple causes of childhood stroke including arterial ischemic strokes and cerebral venous thrombosis was presented. Current therapy and outcome data in childhood stroke are also discussed throughout the length of the article. CONCLUSIONS: With increasing vigilance among physicians and improved neuroimaging modalities, the diagnosis of childhood stroke is now made earlier, with increasing frequency and greater accuracy. However, larger and well-controlled studies regarding the optimal management of childhood stroke in terms of the use of both antithrombotic drugs and anticoagulation are still needed in addition to longitudinal follow-up studies of children with stroke.

Author information

Author/s: Riel-Romero, Rosario Maria S (RM); Kalra, Arun A (AA); Gonzalez-Toledo, Eduardo (E);

Affiliation: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA. rrielr(-atsign-)lsuhsc.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Neurological research (Neurol Res), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Oct; vol 31 (issue 8) : pp 775-84

Dates: Created 2009/09/02; Completed 2009/09/29;

PMID: 19723445, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 9/29/2009, IMS Date: )

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