Accidentes cerebrovasculares en niños
People don’t typically think of strokes in children, but they can happen. Strokes in children can result from cerebrovascular disorders, which affect blood flow to the brain. When a child is at risk of a stroke, the highly-trained team at Children's Health℠ is ready to help.
The Cerebrovascular Disorders in Children is one of very few centers of its kind in the region. We have deep expertise managing and treating cerebrovascular disorders in children, and we use the most advanced technology and techniques, designed especially for children.
We start your child’s treatment with a series of tests to identify the cause of their stroke. From there, we’ll create a custom care plan that will help them recover and prevent future strokes. Throughout the process, we work closely with our Child Life team to keep your child comfortable and relaxed with therapies such as art, music, and pet therapy.
Afecciones que tratamos
- Pediatric arterial dissection
- Pediatric arteriovenous fistula (AVF)
- Congenital arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
- Pediatric brain aneurysm
- Pediatric cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT)
- Enfermedad cerebrovascular y embolia pediátrica
- Pediatric moyamoya disease (MMD)
- Vein of Galen malformations (VOGM)
- Pediatric atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT)
- Pediatric cavernous malformations
- Pediatric Chiari malformation
- Pediatric hemangiomas
Timely care, advanced treatment
When a child has a stroke, every second matters – children who receive treatment faster typically have better outcomes. Our team works hard to make sure parents and caregivers recognize the signs of a pediatric stroke, particularly in children with cerebrovascular disorders. We also make sure you know what to do if a child has a stroke.
We are one of very few medical centers nationwide that is uniquely equipped to provide rapid treatment to children who have had a stroke. That means we can provide care for children who have experienced severe strokes and have complex, underlying conditions.
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Specialized care tailored to your child
At Children’s Health, we use the latest technology, such as top-of-the-line imaging tools to get to the root of your child’s stroke. Our team meets regularly to discuss each child's unique condition, brainstorm new approaches and create a treatment plan that meets their exact needs.
We’re home to pediatric specialists of all kinds, meaning that we work with cardiologists, hematologists and other experts. Together, we determine why a child had a stroke and how best to treat it. We also work closely with the University of Texas System, using leading-edge research to inform the care we provide.
Timely care, advanced treatment
When a child has a stroke, every second matters – children who receive treatment faster typically have better outcomes. Our team works hard to make sure parents and caregivers recognize the signs of a pediatric stroke, particularly in children with cerebrovascular disorders. We also make sure you know what to do if a child has a stroke.
We are one of very few medical centers nationwide that is uniquely equipped to provide rapid treatment to children who have had a stroke. That means we can provide care for children who have experienced severe strokes and have complex, underlying conditions.
Specialized care tailored to your child
At Children’s Health, we use the latest technology, such as top-of-the-line imaging tools to get to the root of your child’s stroke. Our team meets regularly to discuss each child's unique condition, brainstorm new approaches and create a treatment plan that meets their exact needs.
We’re home to pediatric specialists of all kinds, meaning that we work with cardiologists, hematologists and other experts. Together, we determine why a child had a stroke and how best to treat it. We also work closely with the University of Texas System, using leading-edge research to inform the care we provide.
Conozca a nuestro equipo de atención
- Dr. Brad Edward Weprin Neurocirujano pediátrico
- Dr. Huy DoAnestesiólogo Pediátrico
- Dr. Michael Dowling, MDNeurólogo pediátrico
- Dra. Amy HoggeAnestesiólogo Pediátrico
- Dr. Darryl MilesEspecialista en Cuidados Críticos
- Dr. G. Pride, MDNeurorradiólogo pediátrico
- Dra. Lakshmi Raman, MDEspecialista en atención crítica
- Dale Swift, MDPediatric Neurosurgeon
- Robert Timmerman, MDRadiation Oncologist