Open AccessInitial Diagnostic Evaluation of the Child With Suspected Arterial Ischemic Stroke
Author(s) -
Matías Negrotto,
Prakash Muthusami,
Bruce A. Wasserman,
Sarah Lee,
Jeremy J Heit,
Ronil V. Chandra,
Ferdinand Hui,
Todd Abruzzo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
topics in magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.547
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1536-1004
pISSN - 0899-3459
DOI - 10.1097/rmr.0000000000000276
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , arterial ischemic stroke , pediatric stroke , ischemic stroke , intensive care medicine , physical therapy , pediatrics , physical medicine and rehabilitation , cardiology , ischemia , mechanical engineering , engineering
Numerous factors make the initial diagnostic evaluation of children with suspected arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) a relatively unsettling challenge, even for the experienced stroke specialist. The low frequency of pediatric AIS, diversity of unique age-oriented stroke phenotypes, and unconventional approaches required for diagnosis and treatment all contribute difficulty to the process. This review aims to outline important features that differentiate pediatric AIS from adult AIS and provide practical strategies that will assist the stroke specialist with diagnostic decision making in the initial phase of care.