Research progress of arterial ischemic stroke in children / 中国小儿急救医学

ABSTRACT

Stroke is among the top 10 causes of death and a leading cause of childhood disability. Pediatric arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) differs from adult AIS in several ways. There are many risk factors among which non-atherosclerotic arterial disease and heart disease are the most frequently identified risk factors of AIS in children. Clinical manifestations do vary with age. The clinical manifestations are extremely atypical in neonates and infants. The treatment and prognosis are obviously different from that of adults. This review will discuss important developments in childhood arterial ischemic stroke, focus on improved understanding of the risk factors,clinical manifestations,consequences and targets for intervention.