Table 2.
Disorders in children with stroke attributed to cardiac cause
| Disorder | n (%) | Median age in years (interquartile range) |
|---|---|---|
| Congenital heart disease | 121/204 (59·3%) | 1·7 (0·4–7·1) |
| Acquired heart disease | 40/204 (19·6%) | 8·7 (2·8–14·1) |
| Prior surgery for any heart disease | 33/204 (16·2%) | 3·0 (0·4–8·8) |
| Isolated patent foramen ovale | 31/204 (15·2%) | 6·1 (2·5–12·6) |
| Stroke at cardiac surgery (<72 h) | 32/201 (15·9%) | 1·5 (0·4–5·9) |
| Stroke at cardiac catheterization | ||
| Diagnostic catheterization | 15/201 (7·5%) | 1·8 (0·3–7·3) |
| Interventional catheterization | 2/201 (1·0%) | – |
| Other cardiac disorders | 20/201 (10·0%) | – |
Totals greater than 204 as patients can be listed in multiple categories.