title: The contribution of prothrombotic disorders to peri- and neonatal ischemic stroke.
abstract: Prothrombotic disorders are believed to be important contributors to the etiology of peri- and neonatal arterial ischemic stroke and sinovenous thrombosis, which may lead to life-long disability. This article reviews hematological issues unique to the perinatal period, including: the significance of the placenta as the interface between maternal and fetal circulations; normal changes in the coagulation system of mothers during and just after gestation; and the significance of prothrombotic disorders in the mother and/or fetus. Other possible maternal and neonatal contributors to peri- and neonatal stroke are discussed, including: infection, pre-eclampsia, diabetes, and drug use in the mother; and infection, dehydration, complex congenital heart disease, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and catheter placement in the neonate. Possible approaches to preventing and treating perinatal and neonatal stroke are presented.
mesh_terms: D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular; D012307:Risk Factors; D020521:Stroke / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D019851:Thrombophilia / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy