Protocols and Guidelines for Stroke in Children: Point and Counterpoint

Cerebrovascular diseases carry a heavy burden of disease in children with consequences that last a lifetime.1 Perinatal stroke causes most hemiparetic cerebral palsy with additional nonmotor consequences affecting diverse aspects of development and quality of life.2 Stroke during childhood is also associated with broad neurodevelopmental disabilities and morbidity. Among a myriad of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms, few are directly treatable and prevention strategies are the exception rather than the rule.
Source: Pediatric Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Opinion Paper Source Type: research