The Stroke of Midnight
A Brain Attack
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A stroke is a medical emergency. Prompt treatment could mean the difference between life and death. Early treatment can also minimize damage to your brain and potential disability.
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The good news is fewer Americans die from strokes now, than died from strokes 20 or 30 years ago. Improvement in the control of major risk factors — smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol — may be responsible for the decline. I am one of those statistics
Not only was this a personal life-changing situation, but a challenge in both attitude and activity. Suffering a stroke, I call “
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About the Book
The Stroke of Midnight chronicles moments of my experience suffering a stroke, paying particular attention to the physical, emotional, and financial considerations typically associated with a medical emergency. Primarily using anecdotal approach, I recount the night when the stroke hit, and the subsequent events that followed. Throughout the text, I emphasize the likely importance of belief, using generally straightforward language in an effort to create a thorough yet accessible resource.
Part memoir, part guide, the volume incorporates an understanding of diverse scientific principles, furnishing data from various sources. Overall, my contribution is designed to commemorate phases of my journey as well as to enlighten, inspire, and provoke thought for the reader who may confront similar circumstances.
About the Author
When Robert Smith had his devastating stroke at the age of 43, he was in the prime of his of his life. He was married, had children whom he enjoyed and was doing what he loved professionally. The brain attack happened suddenly and changed all that he had dreamed of. In a coma for a month, Bob awoke to a left side that did not move and was unable to speak. This book is an account of a personal journey of recovery. In The Stroke of Midnight, you will meet the strong, determined person Bob has become through the everyday challenges of overcoming his disability. His character, courage and insight convey an important and inspiring message for all. Marie Welch, RN, MSN, CRRN Clinical Nurse Specialist, Regional Rehabilitation Center, Greenville, NC.