Fatigue in Hemiparetic Children with Perinatal Stroke is Associated with Altered Cortical Excitability

Background: Fatigue is a commonly reported debilitating symptom in children with perinatal stroke, but the risk factors and mechanisms are unknown. Post-stroke fatigue in adults has been associated with decreased quality of life and altered corticospinal excitability.

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - January 22, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: J. Wrightson, E. Zewdie, H. Kuo, G. Millet, A. Kirton Source Type: research