Management of stroke in infants and children: a scientific statement from a Special Writing Group of the American Heart Association Stroke Council and the Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young

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For families affected by 16p11.2 genetic syndromes, this American Heart Association guideline emphasizes that strokes in infants and children are serious but manageable conditions, and that early recognition, careful evaluation, and coordinated long‑term medical follow‑up can greatly improve outcomes for children who experience strokes around birth or later in childhood.