STROKE IN CHILDREN

Abstract

Pediatric stroke is an acute cerebrovascular event that occurs in children after 28 days of life up to 18 years of age. Pediatric stroke results in significant morbidity and mortality. Ischemic stroke can be due to arterial ischemia or venous sinus thrombosis. Hemorrhagic stroke is either due to non-traumatic, intra-parenchymal hemorrhage or subarachnoid hemorrhage. In young children, the symptoms could be non-specific. Stroke like conditions are very common, hence neuroimaging is mandatory for all cases of suspected stroke. Clinical awareness and recognition is crucial for diagnosis to ensure prompt management for better outcome.