Objective To characterize predictors of recovery and outcome following pediatric arterial
ischemic stroke, hypothesizing that age influences recovery after stroke. Methods We …

Stroke is defined as the sudden occlusion or rupture of cerebral arteries or veins resulting in
focal cerebral damage and neurological deficits. Forms of stroke resulting from vascular …

Background and Purpose—The implementation of uniform nomenclature and classification
in adult arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) has been critical for defining outcomes and recurrence …

Pediatric arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) is an uncommon but important cause of neurologic
morbidity in neonates and children, with consequences including hemiparesis, intellectual …

Background and Purpose—A 2002 report from the National Institute of Neurological
Disorders and Stroke cited the critical importance of more childhood stroke studies. We …

This paper describes 59 patients, 3 months to 16 years of age, who were seen consecutively
in the same center for cerebral arterial infarction. It focuses on the mechanism of stroke. The …

Diagnosing ischaemic stroke and determining its cause is difficult in children. Both are
important for selection of treatment and prediction of outcome. This study explored the …

OBJECTIVES: Cerebrovascular disease is among the top 10 causes of death in US children,
but risk factors for mortality are poorly understood. Within an international registry, we …

Purpose Acute care utilization patterns are not well described but may help inform care
coordination and treatment for pediatric stroke. The Kids Inpatient Database was queried to …

Background and Purpose—Stroke is an important cause of death and disability among
children. Clinical trials for childhood stroke require a valid and reliable acute clinical stroke …