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Published Online First: 6 November 2007. doi:10.1136/jnnp.2007.116939
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry 2008;79:240-245
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PREGNANCY AND NEUROLOGY

Stroke and pregnancy

C A Davie, P O’Brien

Department of Clinical Neurosciences, The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, Pond Street, London, UK
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College London Hospitals, London, UK

Correspondence to:
Dr C Davie, Consultant Neurologist, Department of Clinical Neurosciences. The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG, UK; c.davie{at}medsch.ucl.ac.uk

Pregnancy-related stroke is, fortunately, a rare event. However, when it occurs, there may be implications for management of the patient and delivery of the child. This article reviews the mechanisms and risk factors for stroke related to pregnancy, the presenting features, diagnosis and management of the different stroke types, and the implications for pregnancy and delivery.




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