Stroke is defined as the rapid loss of brain function due to a decreased cerebral blood flow
(CBF). It is a relatively rare disease in childhood, with an estimated incidence of 2.6-6.4/100 …

Early treatment of stroke in children and infants is essential, but success is not supported by
data. Recent studies have demonstrated a mortality rate of up to 3%-11% and persistent …

Background: In pediatric arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) clinical treatment trials are lacking
and treatment practices variable. Factors determining treatment selection and outcomes are …

Acute management of childhood stroke : Current Opinion in Pediatrics Acute management of
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Pediatric stroke is an important cause of mortality and morbidity in children. There is a
paucity of clinical trials pertaining to pediatric stroke management, and solidified universal …

Opinion statement Acute ischemic stroke in childhood is a medical emergency. Prompt
recognition and intervention is necessary to rescue potentially viable brain tissue, prevent …

Jorina Elbers, MD, MS1, Mark S. Wainwright, MD, PhD2, and Catherine Amlie-Lefond, MD3
Stroke in children is estimated to occur as frequently as brain tumors, and acute …

Stroke was once recognized so infrequently in children that it was considered a medical
curiosity, and until relatively recently, our understanding of the nature of cerebrovascular …

Abstract Purpose of Review This article provides an overview of acute treatments in stroke
which are widely studied and available for adults and their applicability in the pediatric …

Pediatric stroke is a cerebrovascular event occurring between 14 weeks of gestation and 18
years of life. It occurs in more than eight children per 100,000 per year [1], with 5% to 10 …