In adults, Arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) is considered as a serious health threat and requires immediate treatment. The therapeutic option of thrombolysis is effective within 3-6 hours after first symptoms after prompt diagnosis. The incidence of pediatric AIS ranges from 2-5 per 100000 children/year. The severity of pediatric AIS is like that of adults. Most of the children sustaining AIS ends up with neurological complications.
The current article summarizes a case report on AIS and its multidisciplinary treatment approach in a 2-year-old boy. Stroke ranks second in leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. In children, acute ischemic stroke is mainly associated with existing conditions such as sickle cell disease, congenital heart disease, Narrow or damaged blood vessels in the brain or neck and Accidents involving the head and neck region. Cyanotic congenital heart…
