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Hyperacute Therapies for Childhood Stroke : A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Sullivan, Kevin J.
Irazuzta, Jose
Source
Neurology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-08-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
The optimal management of pediatric patients with arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) is not known.
Despite this, goal-oriented, time-sensitive therapies geared to rapid reestablishment of arterial blood flow are occasionally applied with beneficial effects.
The inconsistent approach to AIS is in part due to a lack of knowledge and preparedness.
Methods.
Case report of a 12-year-old male with right middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion resulting in dense left hemiplegia and mutism and review of the literature.
Intervention(s).
Mechanical thrombectomy, intra-arterial administration of rt-PA, vasodilators, and platelet inhibitors, and systemic anticoagulation and subsequent critical care support.
Results.
Restoration of right MCA blood flow and complete resolution of neurologic deficits.
Conclusion.
We report the gratifying outcome of treatment of a case of AIS in a pediatric patient treated with hyperacute therapies geared to arterial recanalization and subsequent neurologic critical care and review the pertinent literature.
Guidelines for the emergency room management of pediatric AIS from prospective, randomized trials are needed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Irazuzta, Jose& Sullivan, Kevin J.. 2010. Hyperacute Therapies for Childhood Stroke : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Neurology Research International،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Irazuzta, Jose& Sullivan, Kevin J.. Hyperacute Therapies for Childhood Stroke : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Neurology Research International No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476385
American Medical Association (AMA)
Irazuzta, Jose& Sullivan, Kevin J.. Hyperacute Therapies for Childhood Stroke : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Neurology Research International. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476385
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476385