Breaking barriers in pediatric stroke care: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of emergency department management practices.

ABSTRACT: Pediatric stroke is a life-threatening emergency condition characterized by a wide range of presentations, which frequently delays the diagnosis and intervention. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, and outcomes of pediatric patients presenting with suspected stroke in emergency settings. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science for studies published up to May 2024. Nineteen peer-reviewed studies investigating pediatric stroke in emergency settings were included. A qualitative synthesis was performed, and meta-analysis was conducted when appropriate. The risk of bias was assessed using the NIH Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Case Series Studies. Out of 2,958 identified r

SUBMITTER: Helal MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12560428 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature