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Patient Stories Rene Martinez, along with Andrew Goldsweig, MD, and Marco Gonzalez, MD

Being at the right place can make all the difference
Learn how thanks to telemedicine and the team of neurologists and cardiologists at Nebraska Medicine, a 45-year-old body builder was rescued from a life-long debilitating or even deadly stroke.
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[Video] How does COVID-19 impact strokes?
Can COVID-19 cause stroke? Neurosurgeon William Thorell, MD, answers this and a variety of other questions related to stroke during this uncertain time.
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Our brain and heart doctors work together to reduce the risk of stroke
Stroke and heart disease often go hand in hand. Read how in some situations, stroke can directly result from heart problems.
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What is a Comprehensive Stroke Center?
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.
Patient Stories Stroke Survivor Penny Noack with her husband, Bob

Surviving a stroke: Penny's story
When she suddenly lost the ability to speak on her way home from a Christmas party, Penny Noack's son knew something was terribly wrong.
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Cervical artery dissection - a cause of stroke in young adults
Read about cervical artery dissection, how it occurs and the risk factors associated with developing the condition.
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Are you at risk for a stroke?
Neurologist Pierre Fayad, MD explains what most commonly puts us at risk for having a stroke.
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Stroke in young adults - what's the difference?
Younger stroke patients may have different risk factors and causes of a stroke compared to older adults.
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Stroke awareness: What you need to know
Did you know that stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in this country?
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Get the facts on strokes
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in this country. More than 800,000 people have a stroke every year. Learn more about stroke and what you can do to prevent one.
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