Acute ischemic stroke in adolescents
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| Titre | Acute ischemic stroke in adolescents |
| Type de publication | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2020 |
| Auteurs | Rambaud T, Legris N, Bejot Y, Bellesme C, Lapergue B, Jouvent E, Pico F, Smadja D, Zuber M, Crozier S, Lamy C, Spelle L, Tuppin P, Kossorotoff M, Denier C |
| Journal | NEUROLOGY |
| Volume | 94 |
| Pagination | E158-E169 |
| Date Published | JAN 14 |
| Type of Article | Article |
| ISSN | 0028-3878 |
| Résumé | {ObjectiveAdolescence represents a transition period between childhood and adulthood, and only limited information exists about stroke characteristics in this population. Our aim was to describe the clinical and neuroradiologic features, etiologies, initial management, and outcome of ischemic stroke in adolescents.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study evaluated all consecutive patients 10 to 18 years with a first-ever ischemic stroke hospitalized between 2007 and 2017 in 10 French academic centers representing a population of approximate to 10 million. Extracted data from the national database served as validation.ResultsA total of 60 patients were included (53% male, median age 15.2 years). Diagnosis at first medical contact was misevaluated in 36%, more frequently in posterior than anterior circulation strokes (55% vs 20% respectively, odds ratio 4.8, 95% confidence interval 1.41-16.40 |
| DOI | 10.1212/WNL.0000000000008783 |