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FLAIR Vascular Hyperintensities as Imaging Biomarker in Pediatric Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. This investigation describes the prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes associated with FVH in pediatric arterial ischemic stroke (AIS).METHODS:Retrospective METHODS:Retrospective review of children aged 29 days to 18 years in a single institution stroke registry from 2006 to 2022 with AIS.

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Abstract TMP92: Circadian Variability in Pediatric Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP92-ATMP92, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Ischemic stroke in adults demonstrates circadian variation in the timing of onset of symptoms, with the highest risk between 6am and noon (1-4). Included patients were aged 29 days-18 years with outpatient AIS and known time of stroke symptom onset.

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Abstract TMP90: Hidden Challenges: Mental Health Outcomes in Pediatric Stroke Survivors

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP90-ATMP90, February 1, 2025. Prevalence and scores for depression and anxiety were ascertained children with AIS and compared with general pediatric population scores. In AIS patients, mean scores for mood, anxiety and somatization were higher compared to the general pediatric population.

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Abstract WP47: Creation of a Pediatric Stroke Alert Protocol

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP47-AWP47, February 1, 2024. Background:In 2021, our Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) in San Antonio (SA), Texas received 7 pediatric patients suffering from signs and symptoms of stroke. This would then prompt the activation of the Pedi ED Stroke Alert Protocol.

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ChatGPT Extracts Data for Ischaemic Stroke Almost Perfectly

DAIC

Müller milla1cf Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:07 May 1, 2024 — In an ischemic stroke, an artery in the brain is blocked by blood clots and the brain cells can no longer be supplied with blood as a result. Dr Nils Lehnen, Senior Physician at the Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology and Paediatric Neuroradiology at the UKB.

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Abstract TMP96: The Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Pediatric Arterial Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP96-ATMP96, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Pediatric arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) affects 1-2 per 100,000 children. Despite this, evidence-based treatment and prevention guidelines of pediatric AIS remain insufficient.

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FDA Extends Approval for Alirocumab to Lower LDL-C in Pediatric Patients with HeFH 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Addressing an Unmet Need in Pediatric Patients with HeFH Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) affects about 1 in 313 people—characterized by dangerously high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Detecting and treating it early in pediatric patients can prevent heart problems later.