When a young person under the age of about 15 has a stroke, it is known as a pediatric stroke.
Children are much less likely to have a stroke than older adults.
There are also different risk factors for a pediatric stroke than for an adult stroke, so treating those underlying risk factors is generally different. Although children having a stroke will generally show similar signs as an adult having a stroke, it generally takes longer for family members to recognize that the child needs to be taken to the emergency room immediately. Therefore, it is especially important for the family members of children with risk factors for stroke to learn the signs of a pediatric stroke. Inc. All rights reserved. The information provided on this site is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions.