Incidence and Natural History of Pediatric Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke: A Population Study.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The incidence and natural history of large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke in children is largely unknown. These knowledge gaps limit the uptake of reperfusion therapies and reduce the efficiency of pediatric acute stroke pathways.

Objective

To determine the incidence and natural history of pediatric LVO stroke.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective population-based cohort study was conducted between January 2010 and December 2019, with a mean (SD) follow-up of 37.0 (28.8) months. Admissions from all pediatric hospitals in the state of New South Wales, Australia, with a final diagnosis of arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) in patients 1 month to younger than 17 years were included. A total of 85 of 251 identified cases were excluded based on select

SUBMITTER: Bhatia KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8961400 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature