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A Stroke Left 17-Year-Old Andrew Hunched on the Floor in Pain
More than 20 years ago, virtually nothing was known about pediatric stroke. Today, UCSF research fuels life-saving advances in care.
In 2018, Andrew suffered a hemorrhagic stroke when a blood vessel in his brain ruptured, becoming one of about 5,000 U.S. children who experience a stroke annually, some just days old. About 1 in 10 die, and of those who survive about 60% are left with disability. The stakes are higher for children treated outside of pediatric hospitals, where specialized care reduces the risk of death.