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A hemorrhagic stroke is bleeding in the brain that results from a burst blood vessel. Strokes are rare in children, but when they happen, immediate medical attention is critical.
Our dedicated pediatric team, at Children's Healthv℠, offers 24/7 specialized care for children experiencing a hemorrhagic stroke. We provide fast evaluations to identify if and why a stroke happened, and we work quickly to stop the bleeding. Our rapid, expert care reduces the risk of long-term problems to help your child live their fullest possible life.
214-456-6660
Fax: 214-456-6696
469-303-4200
Fax: 214-456-6696
A hemorrhagic stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts and floods the area with blood. The bleeding creates pressure on nearby brain tissue.
A hemorrhagic stroke and the pressure it causes disrupt blood flow in that area of the brain. The lack of blood flow prevents the tissue from receiving enough oxygen, which can damage that area of your child’s brain.
Strokes can happen to children at any age, even before birth. Emergency treatment helps reduce the risk of long-term effects from a stroke. However, children may have a better chance at a full recovery than adults do.
Hemorrhagic strokes in children have some different causes than strokes in adults. There are three main types of hemorrhagic stroke.
Causes of intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke include:
Cause of subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke include:
If your child experiences any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately.
The signs and symptoms of a stroke depend on the cause and the area of the brain that’s affected. With hemorrhagic strokes, signs and symptoms usually develop gradually and worsen over time.
If your child has symptoms of a hemorrhagic stroke, our evaluation usually begins in the emergency room. Our pediatric stroke specialists do a rapid physical exam and ask you about any head injuries, infections or family history of bleeding problems.
The care team works quickly to find the cause of the stroke using imaging and other tests, which may include:
At Children’s Health, our team has extensive expertise in surgery and minimally invasive procedures to treat a hemorrhagic stroke. Our pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons and interventional neuroradiologists (doctors who treat brain and spinal cord conditions with minimally invasive procedures) work quickly to stop the bleeding.
Treatment for your child depends on the cause and location of the stroke and other factors.
Our team offers:
Our team includes pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who have advanced training and specialized experience in pediatric hemorrhagic stroke. We’re dedicated to rapid, expert care to diagnose and treat a stroke as quickly as possible to help your child achieve their best possible health.
Hemorrhagic strokes affect each child differently. Your child’s recovery depends on the cause and location of the stroke, the size of the damaged area and their overall health. Your child’s doctor can provide more details about the possibilities for your child’s recovery.
The effects of a hemorrhagic stroke may appear gradually. Depending on the part of the brain affected, your child might need rehabilitation and other support, including:
In general, children often recover better from a stroke than adults do because their brains are still developing. Your child’s doctor can discuss more details about your child’s recovery.