Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Medicine

Agnese Suppiej

Publications

• Review Article
  Long-term Neuropsychological Outcome and Quality of Life in Perinatal Ischemic Stroke
  Author(s): Agnese Suppiej, Annalisa Traverso, Laura Baggio, Ambra Cappellari, Paolo Simioni, Mario Ermani, Stefano Sartori and Elisa CainelliAgnese Suppiej, Annalisa Traverso, Laura Baggio, Ambra Cappellari, Paolo Simioni, Mario Ermani, Stefano Sartori and Elisa Cainelli
  
  Background: Perinatal arterial ischemic stroke is an established risk factor for neuromotor and cognitive sequelae, but little is known about long-term neuropsychological implications. We aimed to evaluate long-term neuropsychological outcome and its effect on life quality in children with history of perinatal arterial ischemic stroke. Methods: Seventeen children with history of perinatal arterial ischemic stroke, selected from the institutional cerebrovascular registry, were recruited for this study. Outcome was investigated using a battery of standardized neuropsychological tests and PedsQL questionnaire. A neuropsychological composite score (Cognitive Index) was calculated taking into account impaired performances. Results: 47% of the patients had impaired Cognitive Index. Neuropsychological functions involved i.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2472-100x.1000104

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