Current understanding of stroke and stroke mimics in adolescents and young adults: a narrative review
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Title
Current understanding of stroke and stroke mimics in adolescents and young adults: a narrative review
Subject
Stroke, Stroke-mimic, Adolescent stroke, Pediatric stroke, Young-adult stroke
Description
Abstract
Background Stroke in adolescents and young adults are uncommon, and unlike in older adults, the etiology can be
a challenging puzzle to solve. Patients often lack traditional risk factors such as hypertension or may be too young
for suspected atherosclerotic disease. Additionally, among this group, various stroke mimics exist that can cloud
physician judgment, leading to under- or overtreatment.
Aim There is a significant gap in the current literature and clinical evidence regarding stroke in this population.
This review of the literature aims to extract important information surrounding the etiology, risk factors, diagnosis,
management, and complications of stroke in younger people and address stroke mimics and how they can appear
similar and different from ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Additionally, we discuss the importance of furthering
research in this specific population in all areas due to a concerning rise in stroke frequency and unique associated
disabilities.
Conclusion The acute treatment of stroke in young patients is similar to older adults. While stroke mimics may
complicate suspicion and cause hesitance, delays in stroke care should be avoided. There remains a need for research
in the areas of diagnosis, management, and assessment of long-term care and challenges in this population of
patients.
Keywords Stroke, Stroke-mimic, Adolescent stroke, Pediatric stroke, Young-adult stroke
Background Stroke in adolescents and young adults are uncommon, and unlike in older adults, the etiology can be
a challenging puzzle to solve. Patients often lack traditional risk factors such as hypertension or may be too young
for suspected atherosclerotic disease. Additionally, among this group, various stroke mimics exist that can cloud
physician judgment, leading to under- or overtreatment.
Aim There is a significant gap in the current literature and clinical evidence regarding stroke in this population.
This review of the literature aims to extract important information surrounding the etiology, risk factors, diagnosis,
management, and complications of stroke in younger people and address stroke mimics and how they can appear
similar and different from ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Additionally, we discuss the importance of furthering
research in this specific population in all areas due to a concerning rise in stroke frequency and unique associated
disabilities.
Conclusion The acute treatment of stroke in young patients is similar to older adults. While stroke mimics may
complicate suspicion and cause hesitance, delays in stroke care should be avoided. There remains a need for research
in the areas of diagnosis, management, and assessment of long-term care and challenges in this population of
patients.
Keywords Stroke, Stroke-mimic, Adolescent stroke, Pediatric stroke, Young-adult stroke
Creator
Avinash Sookdeo1*, Yusuf M. Shaikh2
, Mridula Bhattacharjee3
, Javaria Khan4
, Waqar Ahmad Alvi5
,
Muhammad Saad Arshad6
, Arafat Hassan Tariq5
and Muhammad Muzammil2
, Mridula Bhattacharjee3
, Javaria Khan4
, Waqar Ahmad Alvi5
,
Muhammad Saad Arshad6
, Arafat Hassan Tariq5
and Muhammad Muzammil2
Source
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00771-6
Date
2024
Contributor
Peri Irawan
Format
PDF
Language
ENGLISH
Type
TEXT
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Citation
Avinash Sookdeo1*, Yusuf M. Shaikh2
, Mridula Bhattacharjee3
, Javaria Khan4
, Waqar Ahmad Alvi5
,
Muhammad Saad Arshad6
, Arafat Hassan Tariq5
and Muhammad Muzammil2, “Current understanding of stroke and stroke mimics in adolescents and young adults: a narrative review,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 26, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/12536.