It was as normal a morning run as any for avid runner, Macy Sirmans, when she said she felt sick and stopped to take a breath. “It felt like I was coming down with the flu,” said Macy. “But after a few minutes and a quick phone chat with my boyfriend, I started to feel […]
If you heard that someone you know needs neurosurgery, you may immediately think about treatment for a life-threatening medical condition such as stroke. While surgical procedures for such emergency conditions are part of neurosurgery, the specialty also treats less-serious conditions. In fact, neurosurgery is used for the surgical treatment of many different medical conditions related […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 5,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Would you be able to recognize the symptoms of ALS? ALS is what’s known as a progressive disease, meaning it worsens over time. While there’s currently no curative treatment for the condition, there […]
When a stroke strikes, it can cause a large amount of damage in a small amount of time. Recovery after a stroke usually requires both emergency treatment and intensive rehabilitation. If you or a loved one has experienced a stroke, you may wonder what to expect next. Understanding what happens during a stroke can help […]
You have heard about Parkinson’s disease, but how much do you know about the condition? Some of the first signs of Parkinson’s disease may surprise you. Parkinson’s disease, sometimes called PD, is the second most common neurodegenerative disease among Americans. Only Alzheimer’s disease is more common. More than 1 million people in the United States […]
While you may have heard of MS and may even know of a celebrity or someone in your life living with MS, there is a lot about the condition you may not know. For example, did you know that almost one million Americans have MS? And, while MS is the most common disabling neurological condition […]
You might have come across stories of individuals enduring a brain aneurysm. The experience of a ruptured aneurysm can be a sudden, life-threatening crisis, often making headlines and causing concern. Despite being aware of brain aneurysms, it’s entirely normal not to fully grasp the complexities of what happens during an aneurysm rupture. Let’s explore some […]
Stroke Myths – What’s Fact and What’s Fiction? In the United States, stroke is the 4th-leading cause of death and the No. 1 cause of adult disability. It is estimated that someone will have a stroke every 40 seconds, leading to over 800,000 strokes each year. Such a serious health threat is often misunderstood and […]
If you’ve watched a news program on TV recently, you probably heard them talk about a new medication on the horizon for Alzheimer’s disease. Odds are, they probably also used the word “dementia.” How are the two connected? Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often mentioned almost in the same breath. There’s a good reason for […]
Eunice Ladipo was on the phone with a friend when she developed the most intense headache she’d ever experienced. Before we knew it, she couldn’t speak or move her limbs. Her husband called 911, and the paramedics rushed her to the nearest hospital. An MRI revealed a ruptured brain aneurism – a bulging blood vessel […]
As providers at Georgia Heart Institute, it’s only natural that we write a lot about ways to boost your heart health. But in recognition of Stroke Awareness Month this May, we also have a few suggestions for preventing stroke. And the good news? Stroke and heart disease share many risk factors, so you can take […]
By: Angel Whitaker, RT(R)(MR)(CT) | MRI Imaging Supervisor A stroke is always an emergency. If you have signs of a stroke, you should call 911 immediately and document the time that the symptoms started. Time lost is brain lost regarding a stroke, so it is important to receive care immediately. How do you recognize stroke […]