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Stroke & Vascular Patient Stories

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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.

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.