Long-term developmental condition following neonatal arterial ischemic stroke: A systematic review

Neonatal arterial ischemic stroke (NAIS) is the most frequent subtype of perinatal stroke. Its elusive pathophysiology, its abrupt and unexpected occurrence, and the uncertainty of the post-NAIS developmental condition may lead to parental emotional distress and psychological difficulties. The aim o...

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Published in:Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Société française de pédiatrie 2023-11, Vol.30 (8), p.600-606
Main Authors: Giraud, Antoine, Stephens, Carol M, Fluss, Joel, Kossorotoff, Manoëlle, Walsh, Brian H, Chabrier, Stéphane
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Early brain injury
Ischemic stroke
Life Sciences
NAIS
Neurodevelopment
Outcome
Perinatal stroke
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Summary:Neonatal arterial ischemic stroke (NAIS) is the most frequent subtype of perinatal stroke. Its elusive pathophysiology, its abrupt and unexpected occurrence, and the uncertainty of the post-NAIS developmental condition may lead to parental emotional distress and psychological difficulties. The aim of this study was to summarize the current data on long-term developmental conditions following NAIS to support parental information given within the neonatal unit. This systematic review included clinical studies of term infants with NAIS, who had a developmental assessment at ≥5 years of age. Studies were identified from the Medline and Embase databases on June 1, 2022. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) appraisal tool was used to assess the risk of bias. Results were synthesized using a narrative approach. The 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement was followed to report this work. Three cohort studies enrolling 205 children assessed from 5 to 7 years after NAIS were included. Most of the children presented long-term developmental conditions allowing them to be integrated into a regular school program, to participate in physical activities, and to have a good quality of life. Global intellectual deficiency and moderate-to-severe cerebral palsy occurred in less than 10% of the children. Physicians should not overestimate the incidence of moderate-to-severe developmental outcome following NAIS when discussing the prognosis with parents. A parental information sheet about NAIS and its long-term developmental conditions is provided.
ISSN:0929-693X
1769-664X
DOI:10.1016/j.arcped.2023.07.007