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Prompt Stroke Care Restores Woman’s Active Lifestyle
When active businesswoman Martha Vucsko became lethargic and unresponsive, her boyfriend took quick action and called 9-1-1, saving both her life and her lifestyle.
Local Teen’s Remarkable Recovery from Stroke
Luke, a middle school soccer player, was just 13 when he collapsed at home from a stroke. His parents’ immediate reaction was to call 9-1-1 and with prompt medical care, Luke survived and is back to his active life.
Should You Worry About Mini-Strokes?
While the immediate effects of a mini-stroke aren’t worrisome, they can be an important warning sign.
Quick Action Helps Patient Make Remarkable Recovery From Stroke
In less than 40 hours, Mary Ciancibello goes from a major stroke to returning home feeling fine.
What Is Aphasia? Learn about its Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Aphasia is a cognitive disorder that affects 2 million Americans, yet many people have never heard of it. Learn more about this language processing disorder.
Quick Teamwork Saves Patient From Major Stroke and Paralysis
While on a phone call with a coworker, Steve started to slur his speech. When his coworker went to check on him, he found Steve slumped in his chair. Thankfully, his coworker recognized the symptoms and called 9-1-1 right away.
Quick Action Saves Man From Debilitating Effects of Stroke
Strokes in young patients are uncommon, but when they do occur, an injury to the blood vessel called an artery dissection is a common cause -- occurring in up to 20 percent of young adults.
How Ectopic Fat Increases Your Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Visceral fat, which surrounds some of the vital organs, causes insulin resistance and poses a risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. More recently, evidence has shown that ectopic fat also increases risk for these diseases.