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stroke

Patient Story

New stroke treatment option

Physician removes Jerry Densmore's life-threatening brain blood clot in minutes with Zoom RDL device.

Patient Story

‘Forever changed’

Battling fatigue and heart trouble, Tim DeGeest learned he had a rare genetic mutation—and he'd need a heart transplant to survive.

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‘Stroke doesn’t discriminate by age’

A family member's ability to quickly recognize stroke symptoms led Chad Thompson, 39, to critical treatment when it mattered most.

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‘I wanted to live’

After surviving some of the worst injuries trauma doctors have ever seen, Kim DeWind intends to "live life a little fuller."

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‘The best decision’

After brain surgery, a Michigan teen is finally winning in his lifelong battle against seizures.

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‘Time equals brain’

When she suffered a stroke, quick treatment led Mary Kleinheksel to a remarkable recovery—and a chance to sing again.

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A new heart for ‘Gram-Gram’

Though Katie Watkins looked healthy on the outside, her weak heart couldn’t sustain her much longer. Organ donation provided new life.

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‘Happy hermit’ rides again

A stroke suspended Gray Rushin’s cross-country bicycle journey with 1,700 miles to go. Two years later, he returned to Michigan to finish the trip.

Top 10 cholesterol-busters

Simple, subtle changes to your diet could help protect you from heart disease and stroke.

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‘A lot to live for’

A fast-acting medical team helped a Michigan businessman survive an aneurysm and a stroke.

‘They acted so fast’

A retired Michigan grocer is alive today thanks to his wife's quick reaction and a speedy response from an expert stroke team.

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‘I’m doing better’

After a stroke left him unable to speak, a Michigan business leader has found new hope with speech therapy.