Stroke in children and young adults.
This selective review of stroke in children and young adults addresses: (1) stroke in sickle cell disease, particularly the prognostic use of transcranial Doppler, (2) oral contraceptives as a stroke risk factor, (3) stroke in pregnancy, and (4) the prognosis of ischemic stroke in young adults. Factors relevant to the primary prevention and outcome of stroke are emphasized.
Kittner
S J
SJ
Department of Neurology, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201-1595, USA.
Adams
R J
RJ
D000293:Adolescent; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006450:Hemoglobin SC Disease / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors