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Published in: Current Atherosclerosis Reports 4/2010

Open Access 01-07-2010

Recent Advances in Childhood Arterial Ischemic Stroke

Authors: Christine K. Fox, Heather J. Fullerton

Published in: Current Atherosclerosis Reports | Issue 4/2010

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Abstract

Although many underlying diseases have been reported in the setting of childhood arterial ischemic stroke, emerging research demonstrates that non-atherosclerotic intracerebral arteriopathies in otherwise healthy children are prevalent. Minor infections may play a role in arteriopathies that have no other apparent underlying cause. Although stroke in childhood differs in many aspects from adult stroke, few systematic studies specific to pediatrics are available to inform stroke management. Treatment trials of pediatric stroke are required to determine the best strategies for acute treatment and secondary stroke prevention. The high cost of pediatric stroke to children, families, and society demands further study of its risk factors, management, and outcomes. This review focuses on the recent findings in childhood arterial ischemic stroke.
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Metadata
Title
Recent Advances in Childhood Arterial Ischemic Stroke
Authors
Christine K. Fox
Heather J. Fullerton
Publication date
01-07-2010
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Atherosclerosis Reports / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1523-3804
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6242
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11883-010-0113-8

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