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.
Patient stories
Arterial Ischemic Stroke (AIS) Patient Stories
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.
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.
Pediatric Stroke: Addie's Story
Addie's mom describes the joy and sadness of raising her 4-year-old daughter. Addie had a stroke as a baby and still has weakness on one side of her body.