Posts Tagged ‘stroke’
Inova Saves Debbie’s Life Three Times: Lifesaving Actions in Stroke and Heart Care
(Editor’s note: Inova is a leading heart and stroke care health system in Northern Virginia. It’s one of the few in the region that performs mechanical thrombectomy. This specialized neurosurgical procedure treats certain types of strokes with minimally invasive methods. This story shows comprehensive stroke emergency response in action.) The day Debbie Hembree had a…
Read MoreJoyce Survives and Thrives After Ruptured Brain Aneurysm
May 29, 2020 was a regular day for Rappahannock County, VA, resident and mom of two Joyce (Menefee) Steward, 53. She came home around midday after running some errands – and everything changed in an instant. “The dizziness came on so suddenly. With the snap of a finger, the room was spinning. Then, I began…
Read MoreQuick Action and Comprehensive Care Save Sybil After Rare Stroke
Sybil Jones was a 43-year-old mother of three teenage girls, a busy entrepreneur, and the wife of a career officer in the United States Navy when the unexpected happened. She has an optimistic, laid-back personality and follows an active and healthy lifestyle. She certainly never thought she could have a stroke at such a young…
Read MoreStroke Is Treatable — But Every Second Counts: Learn why it’s so important to call 9-1-1
On average, someone has a stroke in the U.S. every 40 seconds. Each day, about 400 people die from stroke. Stroke is treatable. But every second counts. By learning to spot the signs — and calling 911 immediately — you can save a life. Stroke Signs: Timing Matters Nearly 9 in every 10 strokes is…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Receives Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
Falls Church, VA – Inova Fairfax Hospital (IFH) is proud to announce it is now a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) as certified by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. This is an elite designation for healthcare organizations focusing on highly specialized stroke care. Inova is one of only three…
Read MoreStroke Reduction Device Offers Hope to At-Risk AFib Patients on Blood Thinners
Inova Heart and Vascular Institute Among the First to Use Next-Generation WATCHMAN FLX™ Device for Stroke Reduction Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI) clinicians are among the first in the Washington, DC region to implant a next-generation stroke risk reduction device for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is an irregular heartbeat that affects as…
Read MoreBetty’s Life Is Saved with the Inova Stroke Team’s Quick, Coordinated Care
Editor’s note: Betty was treated at the start of the COVID-19 global health pandemic for a medical emergency – stroke. Today, she is recovered and back home. If you or someone you see is suffering with the signs and symptoms of a stroke, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. Fast care within…
Read MoreStroke Patient’s Recovery Music to Everyone’s Ears
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital rehab team helps a stroke patient back to the dais and his congregation Several members of the Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) Outpatient Bridge and Neuro Rehabilitation team listened as Reverend Angel M. Martínez delivered a sermon. Then, without missing a beat, Martínez reached for his guitar and accompanied his wife,…
Read MoreAll Five Inova Hospitals Receive “Get With the Guidelines” Awards
American Heart Association Award recognizes Inova’s commitment to quality stroke care Falls Church, va ― All five Inova hospitals received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Quality Achievement Award. Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital all received the “Elite Plus” certificate. …
Read MoreLifesaving Stroke Care Is About Time
Fast action by Inova Alexandria Hospital puts stroke patient on a path to full recovery Donald Folk, 55, loves tight turns on ski slopes, spiking volleyballs and pretty much any sport that gets the heart pumping. To help stay fit, he walks — briskly — and usually along the Potomac River’s Mount Vernon trail in…
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