Not only in adults, stroke can also occur in children and infants. Stroke in children is a serious condition that needs immediate medical attention. Therefore, parents need to know the cause and recognize the symptoms. Although it is rare, stroke is one of the 10 main causes of death in children. If not immediately get help, children who have a stroke are not only at high risk of dying, but also long-term health problems and disabilities. Causes of Stroke in Children Stroke in children can be categorized into two types, namely ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs when blood flow in the brain is obstructed due to a blockage in a child's brain blood vessels. While hemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding or rupture of cerebral blood vessels. Ischemic stroke in children can be caused by: Heart disorders, such as heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) and congenital heart disease. Genetic disorders. Severe infections, such as meningitis and sepsis. Bl...