Hypertension at time of diagnosis and long-term outcome after childhood ischemic stroke

Conclusions: HPT is prevalent in children with IS in the first 3 days after diagnosis and is associated with increased risk of death. Larger prospective studies involving systematic recording of blood pressure are required to delineate the impact of HPT on risk of death or disability.

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Source: Neurology - March 25, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Brush, L. N., Monagle, P. T., Mackay, M. T., Gordon, A. L. Tags: Childhood stroke, All Pediatric, Pediatric stroke; see Cerebrovascular Disease/ Childhood stroke ARTICLE Source Type: research