Case report of male child with elevated lipoprotein (a) leading to acute ischemic stroke.
J Clin Apher
; 32(6): 574-578, 2017 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-28139007
ABSTRACT
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in children is rare with almost 40% diagnosed as cryptogenic. One possible mechanism associated with AIS is an elevated Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] level. Here, we discuss the case of an 11-year old boy who presented with multiple thrombotic strokes secondary to elevated Lp(a), which was identified as the only risk factor and immediately treated with lipoprotein apheresis (LA). Eighteen months post-AIS, he is still receiving LA treatments and has made remarkable progress in his recovery without another cerebrovascular event.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Lipoproteína(a)
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Acidente Vascular Cerebral
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Child
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
J Clin Apher
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos