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Arterial Ischemic Stroke
Arterial ischemic stroke in neonates, infants, and children reviewed
October 27th, 2003
Arterial ischemic stroke in neonates, infants, and children is reviewed. "Conditions associated with arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) in children include congenital heart malformations, sickle cell disease, and meningitis, although around half of all cases are cryptogenic," scientists in Germany report. "Up to 80% of children with ischemic stroke have cerebrovascular disease, and case control studies demonstrate an association of arterial ischemic stroke in children with hereditary prothrombotic risk factors and infections such as Varicella. Conventional risk factors, such as hypertension and dyslipidemia, may also play a role and most children have...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2003-10-27)
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