Mubeen F. Rafay
University of Manitoba, Canada
Title: Arterial Ischemic Stroke in Neonates and Children: An Update on Current Approaches
Biography
Biography: Mubeen F. Rafay
Abstract
Stroke is an important cause of death and disability in children. Although uncommon in children compared to adults, childhood stroke is less rare than previously thought. Improved understanding and advances in neuroimaging techniques have resulted in improved recognition and diagnosis. Multiple causes and risk factors contribute to the etiology of stroke in children. The research in this field is emerging. There is a lack of randomized controlled trials in children with stroke, in particular acute and hyper acute stroke treatment and stroke prevention trials (except one trial in sickle cell disease population). Since pediatric stroke patient population is small, such studies are only possible by standardizing data collection, pooling the patient population from several centers and by working together with colleagues in this area. This reality and need forms the basis for the multicenter collaboration and networking with the Pediatric Stroke investigators across the world. This talk will focus on the following: rnï½ Definitions and terminologies used in childhood arterial ischemic stroke (AIS).rnï½ Age-specific clinical presentations and mimics of childhood AIS.rnï½ Common risk factors, the long term outcomes and prognosis of childhood AIS.rnï½ Review of initial diagnostic work-up required to confirm AIS diagnosis and current treatment approaches and guidelines for AIS. rnï½ Finally, an update on the activity of the International Pediatric Stroke Study (IPSS) network. rn