Trends in endovascular interventions for pediatric ischemic stroke at the national level: data from 2000 to 2009.

PURPOSE Present knowledge is limited with regard to endovascular and interventional management of pediatric acute ischemic stroke (AIS). The current practice of neurointerventions in this population was analyzed via a national database. METHODS The Kids' Inpatient Database for years 2000, 2003, 2006, and 2009 was examined for patients aged 12 years) and heart and valvular defects are their most likely comorbidities. There was a lower mortality and fewer complications with endovascular procedures when compared with intravenous/intraarterial thrombolysis alone. Thrombolysis was also associated with more non-routine discharges and lengthier stay.