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Arterial Dissection

An arterial dissection is a tear along the inside lining of an artery and can occur in a child's head, neck, or spine.

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Arteriovenous Fistulas

Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are rare abnormalities in which arteries connect directly with veins, bypassing the capillaries. They can occur anywhere in the body.

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Arteriovenous Malformations

An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a tangle of arteries and veins in the brain that disrupt the normal flow of blood.

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Brain Aneurysms

A brain aneurysm is a weak point in a blood vessel within the brain.

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Cavernous Malformations

A cavernous malformation is a small mass that is made up of abnormal, thin-walled blood vessels.

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Cerebral Arteriopathies

Cerebral arteriopathies are disorders that affect the arteries in the brain and are associated with an increased risk of stroke.

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Cerebral Proliferative Angiopathy

Cerebral proliferative angiopathy (CPA) is a rare condition where small, abnormal blood vessels grow throughout the brain and mix with normal brain tissue.

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Cerebral Venous Thrombosis

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare but serious condition that is a cause of stroke in children and newborns.

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Moyamoya Disease

Moyamoya is a rare condition in which the blood vessels (internal carotid arteries) that supply blood to the brain become narrowed.

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Neonatal Stroke

Neonatal stroke is stroke in newborns between birth and 28 days.

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Stroke

Stroke is a general term that is used to describe an injury to the brain caused by either bleeding (referred to as hemorrhagic stroke) or a lack of oxygen due...

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