Cerebrovascular Disorders in Children

Conditions We Treat

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.

Jesus shows strength through three strokes

Fifteen-year-old Jesus recently learned to walk again – a big feat for the all-around sports player whose goal is to get back on the basketball court and football field. In January 2015, Jesus remembers feeling dizzy while playing basketball at school. He stopped for a water break and his next memory is paramedics loading him into an ambulance. He had experienced a seizure. "I remember being in lots of pain," Jesus says.

Two boys, living in two states, brought together by a rare condition

A 10-year-old football fan from Lake Dallas and a 5-year-old farm boy from Oklahoma have matching scars and are the best of friends. "The boys relate to each other on a different level," says Shanna, Payton's mom.

A team of experts work together to treat a teen with a rare condition

Four years ago, Austin Rice was a typical, active 10-year-old who loved playing baseball. One day at practice, he complained of a severe headache and within minutes began sweating profusely with no feeling on his left side.