Arterial ischaemic stroke in children

Abstract

Objective: Arterial ischaemic stroke (AIS) in childhood is a serious disorder about which little is published. The aim of this study is to determine the epidemiology and outcome of AIS in Australian children. Methods: Cases of childhood AIS occurring at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne 1993-2001, were identified by medical record search using International Classification of Disease Codes. Information was collected on demographics, risk factors, arterial distribution, results of thrombophilic testing, management and outcome. Results: During the 8 years of review 95 patients presented with 98 cases of AIS calculating an incidence of 1.8 per 100 000 children per year. Children less than..