Stroke is caused a by blockage of blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Read about cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT) which is a blood clot in a vein.
Stroke is caused by a blockage of blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Read about arterial ischemic strokes (AIS) which are blood clots in an artery of the brain.
Learn about strokes occurring in newborns. Stroke is caused by a blockage of the blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Stroke occurs as frequently in newborns as in the elderly, yet it often goes unrecognized and untreated.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this group of disorders that affect movements, balance and posture.
Neurovascular disorders are conditions that affect the blood flow in the brain or spinal cord. Learn about the different neurovascular disorders and how they are treated.
A cerebral angiogram uses X-ray imaging and contrast dye to create a map of the blood vessels in the brain. Learn more about how it is performed.
Mastoiditis is an infection caused by bacteria within the bone behind the ear. Learn more about what causes mastoiditis and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.
Learn about dystonia, a brain disorder that causes muscle stiffness and abnormal postures.
Learn what blood clots are, how they form, how they are treated, and complications that can occur because of them.
Learn how chemotherapy for acute childhood leukemias is administered and possible side effects children receiving chemotherapy may experience.
Cerebral endovascular embolization is a procedure that blocks or closes certain blood vessels in the brain. Learn about what to expect before, during and after your child’s procedure.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of neonatal seizures.
During heart surgery, your child will likely be supported by mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal life support, hemoconcentration, circulatory arrest, or selective cerebral perfusion.
Learn about the signs and causes of blood clots; their complications; and the different treatments that are available for children.
An aneurysm is a bulging or ballooning area in a part of a blood vessel that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an aneurysm is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.
Children with one arm weakness need to learn ways to adapt so that they can accomplish everyday tasks. Find tips and strategies for daily activities.
A guide on giving your child tinzaparin injections at home. Also learn when to call your thrombosis team.
Learn about benign acute childhood myositis, a condition that causes muscle pain in children with viral infections.
An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a complex tangle of abnormal blood vessels that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an AVM is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.
Learn about other complications that can occur as a result of diabetes including neuropathy, foot problems, heart disease and stroke.
Your child needs to take the medicine called baclofen. This information sheet explains what baclofen does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
A guide on how to give your child enoxaparin injections.
Your child needs to take the medicine called baclofen. This information sheet explains what baclofen does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about how complex medical conditions and admissions to the hospital can impact speech and language development in children.
