The Genetic Basis of Strokes in Pediatric Populations and Insight into New Therapeutic Options.

ABSTRACT: Strokes within pediatric populations are considered to be the 10th leading cause of death in the United States of America, with over half of such events occurring in children younger than one year of life. The multifactorial etiopathology that has an influence on stroke development and occurrence signify the importance of the timely recognition of both modifiable and non-modifiable factors for adequate diagnostic and treatment approaches. The early recognition of a stroke and stroke risk in children has the potential to advance the application of neuroprotective, thrombolytic, and antithrombotic interventions and rehabilitation strategies to the earliest possible timepoints after the onset of a stroke, improving the outcomes and quality of life for affected children and their families. The

SUBMITTER: Jankovic M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8835808 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature