Transient ischemic attack requiring hospitalization of children in the United States: kids' inpatient database 2003 to 2009.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Transient ischemic attacks (TIA) are not well described in children. We assessed the prevalence of risk factors for TIA requiring hospitalization in children in a large national database.

Methods

Using the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Kids' Inpatient Database, children aged 1 to 18 years admitted for TIA in 2003, 2006, and 2009 were identified by International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification code 435. Descriptive analyses identified patient characteristics. Trend analysis determined the change in annual average hospitalization days from 2003 to 2009.

Results

TIA was the primary diagnosis for 531 children. Important secondary diagnoses included sickle cell disease (20%), congenital heart disease (11%),

SUBMITTER: Adil MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3954473 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature