Pediatric Stroke Program News and Updates

1 - 10 of 21

World Stroke Day — October 29

Published on

Help Children’s Hospital spread awareness about pediatric stroke during World Stroke Day and every day.

Pediatric Stroke: Chase’s Story

Published on

Chase sitting in his room with a basketball trophy

Chase suffered a massive stroke when he was 7. Surgery followed by therapy with CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program helped him regain most of his mobility.

Recent Pediatric Stroke Research

Published on

Our latest pediatric stroke research explores the risk for seizure after stroke, as well as how stroke recurrence is related to which brain blood vessels were involved.

Arterial Ischemic Stroke: Bella’s Story

Published on

Bella

Bella suffered a stroke as a baby, and her road to recovery has included years of therapy with CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program. Now 8, she dreams of becoming an engineer.

How Does Stroke Affect Thinking and Behavior?

Published on

Many parents ask how a stroke will affect their child’s thinking and behavior. Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are seeking answers to this question.

Stroke Can Happen at Any Age

Published on

It’s important to remember that stroke doesn’t just strike adults — children, at any age, are also at risk. Make sure you know how to identify the signs of stroke in children, and spread the word!


Pages