Towards a consensus-based classification of childhood arterial ischemic stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

The implementation of uniform nomenclature and classification in adult arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) has been critical for defining outcomes and recurrence risks according to etiology and in developing risk-stratified treatments. In contrast, current classification and nomenclature in childhood AIS are often overlapping or contradictory. Our purpose was to develop a comprehensive consensus-based classification system for childhood AIS.

Methods

Using a modified-Delphi method, members of the International Pediatric Stroke Study (IPSS) developed the Childhood AIS Standardized Classification And Diagnostic Evaluation (CASCADE) criteria. Two groups of pediatric stroke specialists from the IPSS classified 7 test cases using 2 methods each: (1) classificatio

SUBMITTER: Bernard TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3312781 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature