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Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2010; 08(03): 283-289
DOI: 10.3233/JPN-2010-0401
Review Article
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Coagulopathies and pediatric stroke

Authors

  • Madhvi Rajpurkar

    a   Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA

  • Jeanne M. Lusher

    a   Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA

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28 July 2009

17 August 2009

Publication Date:
30 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Pediatric stroke is a heterogeneous disorder and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in children. The role of thrombophilia is becoming increasingly important in the pathogenesis of stroke but its effect on clinical outcome and recurrence is not yet well defined. This review provides a summary of current knowledge of thrombophilia in pediatric stroke.

Keywords

Pediatric stroke - coagulation abnormalities - thrombophilia