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Young Adult Stroke Program

The Mass General Brigham Young Adult Stroke Program provides care for the unique medical and life needs of people who experience a stroke at a younger age, typically between 18 and 55.

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Specialized care for young adult stroke

Strokes can affect people at any age. Young adults who suffer a stroke often require a different kind of care, as they may face changes to work, daily activities, and long-term plans.

Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute specialists provide the highest quality of multidisciplinary care for young adults and their families after a stroke. Our care includes quick and accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, rehabilitation, and support personalized to you.

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Our approach to care

About one in five stroke patients are under the age of 55. Our care teams provide empathetic care to help patients recover from the unique challenges of having a stroke while young.
Expert team dedicated to young adult stroke

Your team includes:

  • Neurologists
  • Neurosurgeons
  • Neuro-interventionalists
  • Nurses
  • Geneticists
  • Rehabilitation specialists

Care extends beyond acute treatment to include neurocritical care, imaging, rehabilitation planning, vocational guidance, and social support.

Patient-centered, holistic care

Our multidisciplinary approach addresses both medical and life needs after stroke, including:

  • Appropriate diagnosis and referrals
  • Evidence-based treatment
  • Rehabilitation
  • Post-stroke mental health and emotional support
  • Vocational guidance
  • Genetic counseling
  • Resources like support groups
Diagnosis, treatment, and recovery planning

At your first visit, our experts will evaluate you thoroughly to develop a personalized plan of care. Our treatment follows guidelines and evidence-based methods, focused on your current and future needs.

When needed, we coordinate referrals for rehabilitation, driving evaluations, social work, and additional specialty care.

Supporting you at every step
Stroke can be a devastating life event. Your Neuroscience Institute care team is here to help, offer hope, and provide information and resources at every stage of your journey, from inpatient care to discharge and ongoing recovery.
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Our approach

Our neuroscience specialists

Your care is coordinated by a team of specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, advanced brain imaging, and nursing. Depending on your condition, your care team may also include experts in neuropsychology, rehabilitation, genetics, social work, and mental health. This team works together to understand your neurological condition from every angle and develop a care plan tailored to you.
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Specialists
We collaborate closely with other cerebrovascular and rehabilitation programs to support coordinated care across every stage of recovery.

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Services and programs

Neuroscience clinical trials and research

Our research is shaping the future of neuroscience care. We offer access to clinical trials and emerging therapies, including treatments that may not yet be widely available. Eligibility depends on a person’s diagnosis, treatment history, and more. Explore our research and clinical trials or talk with your care team to learn about available options.
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Explore our neuroscience research

Learn how neuroscience research informs patient care

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Search open clinical trials for neurological conditions

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Events, information sessions, and support groups

Find opportunities to learn, connect with others, and get support throughout your care journey.
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Explore articles featuring expert insights on neuroscience, patient experiences, and tips for managing a neurological diagnosis.

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Contact the Young Adult Stroke Program

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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International Patient Services

Contact information for international patients

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