When a surgeon needs saving
…a method that he popularized, to reduce his risk of brain damage and stroke, a more likely side-effect at his age. On the day of the surgery, he was much…
Exploring stroke prevention
…a clot. Clots are dangerous – if they get pumped to the brain, they can cause a stroke. For patients with AF, this risk of stroke dramatically increases with age:…
Top performer for lifesaving stroke treatment
…of one patient who benefitted from both tPA and EVT treatments at Hamilton General Hospital. June is Stroke Month. To learn more about stroke prevention, signs and symptoms, visit csnstroke.ca….
Introducing… a drug access facilitator
…field of work? I was looking forward to a career in nursing back in 1983 when during my 1st year I had a stroke and was unable to continue. I…
When medical care isn’t enough
…brain. During his recovery, his stepmom, whom he lived with, died of a stroke herself. On top of this series of tragic events, James lost his licence after his stroke,…
When a first responder needs help
…life that day.” At Hamilton General Hospital (HGH), the regional stroke centre, emergency stroke and interventional teams worked quickly to give Rich two life-saving treatments. First, he received a drug…