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Pediatric Stroke Program Patient Stories

Here at the Pediatric Stroke Program, you have access to a team with special training and focus on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric stroke and on pediatric stroke prevention.

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Cardiac Tumor and Stroke: John's Story

When John, 15, passed out at football practice, CHOP doctors discovered he had a stroke and a rare cardiac tumor. After treatment, John is doing well.

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Pediatric Stroke: Chase’s Story

Chase suffered a massive stroke when he was 7. Surgery followed by therapy with CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program helped him regain most of his mobility.

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Arterial Ischemic Stroke: Bella’s Story

Bella suffered a stroke as a baby, and her road to recovery has included years of therapy with CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program. Now 8, she dreams of becoming an engineer.

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Arterial Ischemic Stroke: Jacob’s Story

Jacob suffered a stroke when he was 2, and his parents were told he might never walk normally again. Now 7, he plays baseball, soccer, basketball and tennis.

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Hemorrhagic Stroke: Nate’s Story

Before he was born, Nate suffered a hemorrhagic stroke that severely damaged his brain. Early intervention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia started him on a journey to healing.

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Kisha Hortman Hawthorne, PhD, FACHE

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Paul’s Road to Recovery after Hemorrhagic Stroke

Years of rehabilitation therapy at CHOP’s Seashore House combined with his parents' dedication to his education have fueled Paul’s progress since suffering a hemorrhagic stroke.

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Adapting After Stroke: Bryan’s Story

Bryan has come a long way since he was in a wheelchair and unable to speak after suffering a stroke. Learn how Bryan and his family are adapting along the road to recovery.

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Arterial Ischemic Stroke: Avery’s Story

After a stroke at age 17, Avery worked her way back to the basketball court — thanks to neurology, rehabilitation and sports medicine experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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