Purpose—Much has transpired since the last scientific statement on pediatric stroke was
published 10 years ago. Although stroke has long been recognized as an adult health …

SUMMARY Summary: Human infection with Fusobacterium necrophorum usually involves F.
necrophorum subsp. funduliforme rather than F. necrophorum subsp. necrophorum, which is …

Background Neonates and children differ from adults in physiology, pharmacologic
responses to drugs, epidemiology, and long-term consequences of thrombosis. This …

Background Cerebral sinovenous thrombosis in children is a serious disorder, and
information is needed about its prevention and treatment. Methods The Canadian Pediatric …

Background—The aim of this study was to estimate the impact of thrombophilia on risk of first
childhood stroke through a meta-analysis of published observational studies. Methods and …

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the Office of Rare Disorders
sponsored a workshop on perinatal and childhood stroke in Bethesda, Maryland, on …

Neuroimaging and management advances require review of indications for excluding
cerebral venous sinus (sinovenous) thrombosis (CSVT) in children. Our goals were to …

This chapter about antithrombotic therapy in neonates and children is part of the
Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence …

We present data on the known risk factors encountered in children presenting with a first
arterial ischemic stroke to a single tertiary center over 22 years. Two hundred twelve patients …

Objective: To characterize the risk factors for stroke in children and their relationship to
outcomes. Methods: We reviewed charts of children with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke …