Objective: The goal of this study was to identify how long it takes to diagnose an arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) in children. This type of stroke occurs when an artery gets blocked by a blood clot, compressed from the outside, or damaged, stopping oxygen from...
In this study, researchers looked at how much pediatric doctors in Germany knew about strokes in kids. An online survey was sent to 1,697 doctors in Bavaria, Germany who work with children in hospitals and clinics. 14% of the doctors participated. The results of the...
A leading cause of death and disability in adults is stroke. However, the burden of stroke can be reduced in most cases if proper steps are taken. Patients and/or caregivers must identify it as a stroke and promptly receive appropriate medical care. The study looked...
Background: This study sought to explore how the community and schools where children live might affect what they know about stroke. This information could benefit public stroke education campaigns, which can increase awareness about early warning signs and...
Strokes are difficult to detect in young children due to stroke not usually being suspected and because of unfamiliar symptoms. The Early Recognition of Pediatric Strokes in the Emergency study aimed to identify potential reasons for the delay in stroke recognition...