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Stroke

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Martha Vucsko and her dog

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.

Luke recovers from a stroke at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital

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.

A middle-aged woman sits up on an exam table for a check-up with a nurse facing her

Should You Worry About Mini-Strokes?

While the immediate effects of a mini-stroke aren’t worrisome, they can be an important warning sign.

Les and Mary Ciancibello celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary in Hawaii

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.

A nurse consoling a senior woman

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.

Steve and his family celebrate with the Macedonia EMS squad and members of the UH Ahuja Stroke Thrombectomy Team that saved his life

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.

Matt and Laura Antenucci

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.

Overweight woman walking with mask and bottled water

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.

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