Arterial ischemic stroke in children
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4165.2016.06.013
- VernacularTitle:儿童动脉性缺血性卒中
- Author:
Wei LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Brain Ischemia;
Child
- From:
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2016;24(6):555-560
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) is an important cause of acquired brain injury in children,with a high morbidity and mortality.AIS in children differs from adult ischemic stroke in etiologies and risk factors.Recognition of AIS in children is challenging,and significant delays in diagnosis often occur.This article reviews the risk factors,diagnostic evaluation and treatment of AIS in children.
