title: [Stroke in the young: a diagnostic protocol].
abstract: This study attempts to propose guidelines for diagnostic procedures in young adults with focal cerebral ischemia. Our data indicate that the most common etiologies are atherothrombosis (primarily in 40-47-year-old subjects), and cardioembolism (more prevalent in subjects under 30 years old). Autoimmune conditions were observed in 12.6%, and arterial dissections in 11% of our patients. Despite extensive diagnostic studies, we were unable to determine the etiology of the cerebral ischemic event in 10% of our patients.
authors.affiliation: Dipartimento di Scienze Neurologiche, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rasura
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cao
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beccia
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Anzini
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors
vernacular_title: Ictus giovanile: protocollo diagnostico.