Strokes are sudden, mostly unpredictable, and dramatic in the impact they have. They not only steal from the person some or many of their normal basic functions and abilities, but dramatically impact their daily lives.
A stroke occurs when a vessel supplying blood to part of the brain is suddenly blocked, killing brain tissue. When you suspect a stroke, immediately call 911. Faster treatment means better long-term outcomes.
On Christmas Day 2020, Rochelle Swanson swung by her storage unit on her way to work to pick up a Christmas gift tucked away for her husband. All of a sudden, her left arm went completely limp.
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Can COVID-19 cause stroke? Neurosurgeon William Thorell, MD, answers this and a variety of other questions related to stroke during this uncertain time.
The Nebraska Medicine Stroke and Neurovascular Center provides around-the-clock care of stroke patients using a well-defined, systematic approach to care and treatment to achieve optimal results.