Since early recurrence occurs in at least 10% of patients presenting with their first stroke in
childhood in the reported series, the search for modifiable risk factors should be a priority …

Stroke is increasingly recognized as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in
children, and as a financial burden for families and society. Recent studies have identified …

BACKGROUND: Neonatal arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) has emerged as a leading cause of
perinatal brain injury, cerebral palsy, and lifelong disability. The pathogenesis is poorly …

This review provides an updated analysis of the main aspects involving the diagnosis and
the management of children with acute ischemic stroke. Acute ischemic stroke is an …

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

Purpose—Our goal is to provide an overview of the current evidence about components of
the evaluation and treatment of adults with acute ischemic stroke. The intended audience is …

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 …

Stroke in children is more common than once suspected. Stroke is a catastrophic event in
any individual's life and is especially tragic in children, with potential long-term disability and …

Childhood stroke is increasingly being recognized as an important burden not only for
affected children and families, but also for socioeconomic reasons. A primary problem is …

Stroke is increasingly recognised as a cause of childhood disability and lifelong morbidity:
population-based estimates of the annual incidence of childhood stroke (ischaemic and …