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Experiencing stroke during COVID-19
It takes strength to recover from stroke in ordinary times. It’s that much more challenging during a pandemic, as these stories show.
A stroke during the pandemic
Even though Adrienne Martin needed urgent care during the pandemic, she sees a surprising upside to the timing of her stroke.
Her story
A stroke disaster averted
Nancy's uncle showed signs of stroke but was afraid to go to the hospital during the pandemic. Nancy, a stroke survivor herself, knew better.
Read their story
A young girl spots her grandmother’s stroke
Wendy Grohs was having trouble dealing a deck of cards when her granddaughter recognized the signs of stroke.
Their story
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