Neurosciences, Norton Healthcare Foundation, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Stroke

Stroke treatment results in recovery and leads family to give back

Donna Gensheimer was enjoying a quiet supper with one of her 10 children at her home on the evening of Sept. 12, 2018. Sitting at the table, she was enjoying…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart, Neurosciences, Norton Brownsboro, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Stroke

Stroke motivates patient to work hard to recover and get back to life

Robby Speer is delegating more these days. He’s had to slow down a little since he experienced a stroke in 2018. “I realized that if I’m doing everything, someone else…

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Behavioral Health, Neurosciences, Stroke

After a stroke, depression and anxiety a concern for many

Anxiety or depression after a stroke is common. Not only do the many immediate challenges facing survivors affect their emotional well-being, but physical and chemical changes in the brain can…

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Endovascular Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Stroke

Minimally invasive stroke treatment takes a new path

When most people think of aneurysm or stroke treatments, they imagine brain surgeons cutting into the skull. But in reality, surgeons usually stop these dangerous clots and bleeds by passing…

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Heart, Heart Attack, Neurosciences, Stroke

Baby aspirin for your heart? Heart and stroke doctors’ views

New recommendations for taking baby aspirin daily to prevent heart attacks and strokes may have you wondering what to do. According to a cardiologist and a neurologist, fundamentally, advice on…

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Heart, Neurosciences, Stroke

Luke Perry’s death highlights stroke risk in younger people

“Beverly Hills, 90210″ star Luke Perry died less than a week after suffering a major stroke. He was just 52 years old. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death…

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Health Equity, Heart, Neurosciences, Stroke

African Americans are at higher risk for stroke, but better outcomes are possible

Studies show that African Americans’ risk for stroke and stroke disability is higher than that of other groups. Lacy Shumway, stroke outreach coordinator for Norton Neuroscience Institute, explains some of…

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Endovascular Neurosurgery, Heart, Neurosciences, News, Stroke

Comprehensive Stroke System offers the highest level of care when time matters

We’ve all heard “time is money” and “time heals all wounds.” What about this one? “Time lost is brain lost.” Treating a stroke quickly can mean the difference between recovery…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart, Heart Attack, Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences, Stroke

Women with migraine have higher risk of heart attack, stroke and A-fib

A study published in the British Medical Journal earlier this year supports findings that previous studies have shown: Migraine may increase a person’s risk for heart attack, stroke and other…

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Neurosciences, Norton Healthcare Foundation, Stroke

Neuroscience Resource Center offers support to stroke patients

Surviving a stroke is the beginning of a recovery that encompasses not only physical challenges, but can include emotional, social and financial ones as well. Norton Healthcare is the only…

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