What is a pediatric stroke?

Pediatric stroke is a rare condition affecting one in every 4,000 newborns and an additional 2,000 older children each year. Stroke is a type of blood vessel (cerebrovascular) disorder. Strokes can be categorized as ischemic (caused by insufficient blood flow) and hemorrhagic (caused by bleeding into the brain). When a blood vessel in the brain is injured, the brain tissue around it loses blood supply and suffers injury as well. Treatments and long-term outcomes in children are different for each type.

As with adults, without prompt and appropriate treatment, stroke in children can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Stroke is among the top 10 causes of death in children. Pediatric stroke can also cause neurologic disability, with a risk of permanent long-term cognitive and motor impairment.

IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR CHILD IS HAVING A STROKE, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.

What are the signs and symptoms of pediatric stroke?

Stroke in children typically begins suddenly. Symptoms may include (but are not limited to) the following:

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