关键词: 卒中; 儿童; 危险因素; 病因; 治疗

Abstract: The risk factors and etiology of stroke in children are different from that in adults. Hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes mellitus are major causes of stroke in adulthood. However, the causes of stroke in childhood are rather complicated. Cerebral arteriopathy, congenital diseases such as congenital heart disease, sickle cell disease and blood diseases are common diseases that resulting in stroke in children. Recurrence rate and mortality are higher in children stroke. This study will review the epidemiology, risk factors, etiologies, treatment and prevention of stroke in children.

Key words: Stroke; Children; Risk factors; Etiology; Treatment