Cognitive functioning over 2 years after intracerebral hemorrhage in school-aged children.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Previous research investigating outcomes after pediatric intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) has generally been limited to global and sensorimotor outcomes. This study examined cognitive outcomes after spontaneous ICH in school-aged children with serial assessments over 2 years after stroke.

Method

Seven children (age range 6-16y, median 13; six males, one female; 57% white, 43% black) presenting with spontaneous ICH (six arteriovenous malformations) were assessed at 3 months, 12 months, and 24 months after stroke. The Pediatric Stroke Outcome Measure (PSOM) quantified neurological outcome and Wechsler Intelligence Scales measured cognitive outcomes: verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.

Results

PSOM scales showed improved ne

SUBMITTER: Murphy LK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5679061 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature