Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Program
617-726-2737
Call the Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Program at 617-726-2737.
About the program
The Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Program cares for premature infants, children, and adolescents who have had an ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, or cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. Our specialized team includes stroke neurologists, pediatric hematologists, pediatric neurologists, pediatric neuroradiologists, pediatric intensivists, neurosurgeons, coagulation specialists, and stroke nurses. Together, they provide coordinated care from hospital admission through discharge, rehabilitation, and follow-up. We also work closely with other specialists to support continuity of care as patients grow.
We have expertise in:
- Acute stroke management in older children and adolescents
- Strokes in newborns and infants
- Neurocritical care
- Brain imaging evaluation of stroke and cervico-cranial vascular disorders
- Consultations for arterial dissections, vasculitis, Moyamoya disease, coagulation and hematological disorders, congenital or genetic causes of stroke, cavernous or arteriovenous malformations (AVM), aneurysms, cardiogenic sources of embolism and acute intra-arterial thrombolysis management
- Counseling families of children with thrombophilia or with a family history of stroke
- Evaluation and management of post-stroke seizures
Counseling relatively healthy young people who have one or more close relatives with stroke about their risk of stroke is an important part of what we do. This risk assessment extends to congenital thrombophilia, vascular factors and possible interventions or medications to minimize risk. In addition, we offer evaluations for other cerebrovascular disorders, such as arterial dissections, aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.
The Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Program at Mass General Brigham for Children is one of the oldest and largest in North America. Among the more frequent diagnoses that we see are acute ischemic stroke and vascular disorders masquerading as possible stroke. A very special role is the assessment and management of stroke risk in young children and adolescents whose parents and close relatives have suffered stroke(s) in young adulthood.
Pediatric stroke and cerebrovascular conditions and treatments
- Dystonia
- Stroke (Completed)
- Huntington's Disease
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Dementia With Lewy Bodies
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST)
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Thrombolytic Therapy for Stroke
- Rehabilitation for Stroke
- ACL Reconstruction Surgery
- Cerebral Angiogram
- Stroke Medications
- Embolization for Brain Aneurysm
Our specialists
617-726-2737
Call the Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Program at 617-726-2737.
Contact the Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Program
617-726-2737
Call the Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Program at 617-726-2737.
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