On Sunday July 5, 2020 my father had a hemorrhagic stroke that greatly paralyzed his right side and speech. He is a 78-year old who eats healthy, exercises regularly, had gone regularly for medical check ups. His single biggest risk factor was slightly elevated blood pressure which was very much under control for years through low-dosage medication. So you can imagine the shock to him and everyone around. The shock was further exacerbated by geography. My parents were born / raised in India where most of the family is, I was born / raised in Brazil as an only child…....
Lessons From A Stroke — Can We Choose Our Way Into Better Healthcare?
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