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“Dr Bowling,
Dr. Finelli and
their staff saved
Rod’s life.
” – Joanne, wife of
patient Rod Carmer
Types of Living in Harmony
Stroke After a Stroke
1 ISCHEMIC Musician Rod Carmer credits fast action by the
Caused by a blockage Summa Health stroke team for his full recovery.
of blood vessel to brain
(85% of cases) It started just like any other day. Rod carotid the very next day. “There’s
Carmer, a retiree and musician, was no doubt in my mind that Dr.
2 HEMORRHAGIC enjoying his morning coffee with Bowling, Dr. Finelli and their staff
Result of bleeding wife Joanne. And then it happened. saved Rod’s life,” said Joanne.
in or around brain Joanne noticed Rod having difficulty “Especially once we were told where
forming words. His face glazed the blood clot was, and what could
3 TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC over and his right side went limp. have happened if it would have
ATTACK (TIA) Yet, after only a few minutes, the broken loose.”
A temporary blockage symptoms dissipated.
that resolves on its own Just a few months later, Rod
While the couple thought it was has completely recovered and is
Many effects of stroke probably just a pinched nerve, enjoying his retirement again. “I’m
improve with time and Joanne called Rod’s primary care back to doing what I love the most:
rehabilitation. For more physician. He advised them to go playing my guitar and sharing my
on post-stroke conditions to the Summa Health emergency music – with anybody who takes
and treatment, contact department – immediately. the time to listen!”
the Summa Health Stroke
Center at 888.786.0620 or If the Carmers would have waited, For more on the signs of stroke
visit summahealth/stroke. they may have been singing a and importance of seeking
different tune. A CAT scan revealed immediate treatment, even
Visit the National Stroke a blood clot on Rod’s brain, which if symptoms resolve, visit
Association’s website at resulted in a stenting of his left summahealth.org/stroke.
stroke.com for additional
guidelines and resources.
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