11 Questions
What is the frequency of pediatric arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) per year?
2 to 3/100,000 children per year
Why is it challenging to diagnose arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) in children?
It has a subtle clinical presentation and a wide differential diagnosis
How do the risk factors for pediatric AIS differ from those in adults?
They are frequently multiple, age-dependent, and distinct from those in adults
Why is the burden of pediatric AIS considered longer lasting compared to adult stroke survivors?
Because a child who survives AIS is expected to live much longer than an adult stroke survivor
What is the standard of care in adults with acute AIS?
IV tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
Which therapy is currently not recommended for childhood AIS as per the American College of Chest Physicians and the AHA guidelines?
IV tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
What is a simple measure for pediatric AIS as mentioned in the text?
Avoidance of hypotension
What has not been established in children with AIS according to the text?
Safety of IV tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
What is an arteriovenous malformation (AVM)?
An abnormal group of tangled blood vessels that can burst and bleed into the brain
How can an aneurysm be described?
A condition where blood vessels weaken and burst, causing bleeding into the brain
What is a possible cause of hemorrhagic stroke in children and teenagers?
Clotting abnormality such as hemophilia
Explore the recognition, etiology, diagnosis, and management of pediatric arterial ischemic stroke. Learn about the clinical and historical search for risk factors, confirmation of diagnosis using neuroimaging, acute management, and outcomes.
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