Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Sep 2020
Outcome after intravenous thrombolysis in embolic stroke of undetermined source compared to cardioembolic stroke.
It is assumed that most cases of embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) are of cardioembolic origin. The data about outcome after the treatment with intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) for this type of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are limited. We aimed to compare clinical characteristics and outcomes after IVT for AIS between patients with ESUS and cardioembolic stroke (CS). ⋯ Patients with ESUS had better outcome after IVT than patients with CS, which can be attributed to younger age and milder strokes in these patients.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Sep 2020
Management and outcome of traumatic subdural hematoma in 47 infants and children from a single center.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a frequent cause of mortality and acquired neurological impairment in children. It is hypothesized, that with the adequate treatment of SDH in children and adolescence, excellent clinical and functional outcomes can be achieved. The aim of this study was to present the severity and outcome of traumatic SDH in children and adolescence as well as to analyze differences between patients treated surgically and conservatively. ⋯ The results of this study confirmed that pediatric SDH is a rare, but serious condition. Despite a poor prognosis, most patients could be treated with good outcomes, given that the choice of treatment is correct.