[Ischemic cerebral stroke in the young].

The authors of the review discuss etiological factors, pathogenesis, and diagnostic peculiarities of ischemic stroke in young patients (less than 45). Special attention is paid to the role of arterial hypertension, heart diseases, and blood pathology in ischemic stroke pathogenesis. The frequency of brain infarction grows due to meningovascular syphilis and drug abuse. Genetic aspects of ischemic stroke are discussed in detail. Brain infarction diagnostics is shown to require interdisciplinary approach, which provides early diagnosis, timely and appropriate therapy, favorable outcome, and prevention of recurrent ischemic strokes in young patients.