Pediatric Stroke Patient Featured on Seeking Solutions with Suzanne
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Avery Marz suffered a stroke at 17. CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program helped her get back to doing what she loves: playing basketball. Watch her story.
Pediatric Stroke Program News and Updates
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Highlights from “Road to Recovery” after Childhood Stroke Workshop
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An event hosted by CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program focuses on cognitive and behavioral recovery after childhood stroke, an area with significant research potential.
World Stroke Day — October 29
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Help Children’s Hospital spread awareness about pediatric stroke during World Stroke Day and every day.
Pediatric Stroke: Chase’s Story
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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
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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
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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.
Study Shows Headache More Common Stroke Symptom in Children
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According to recent research led by CHOP neurologist Lori Billinghurst, MD, children are more likely than adults to report headache at the onset of stroke.
What About Me? Ways to Support Siblings of Children Who’ve Had a Stroke
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When a child has a stroke, the whole family is affected. Siblings often experience a wide range of emotions and responses to the situation. Here are some ways to help them cope.
How Does Stroke Affect Thinking and Behavior?
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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
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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!