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Home > Blog > Archive by Category "Stroke"
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    Patients Highlighted at Awareness Events in NYC

    Penumbra, Inc. (PEN), a global interventional therapies company, today announced a series of events in New York City aimed to raise awareness for stroke treatment, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the company’s initial public offering. Stroke remains an undertreated disease, and the events aim to bring attention to the importance of getting patients to […]

    Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2016
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  • https://www.joeniekrofoundation.com/stroke-2/may-is-stroke-awareness-month/

    MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH

    ANYONE can have a stroke, so EVERYONE should be prepared! A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when a blockage stops the flow of blood to the brain or when a blood vessel in or around the brain bursts. Strokes can and do occur in people of all ages. In fact, nearly a quarter […]

    Posted on Monday, May 16, 2016
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  • https://www.joeniekrofoundation.com/aneurysms/should-i-get-a-second-opinion/

    Should I Get a Second Opinion?

    “What should I look for in a Neurosurgeon or Interventional Radiologist?” This is a common question many patients have as they are gaining more knowledge, and it is an answer people need to decide for themselves.  As you seek out medical advice for your care, always remember it is every patient’s right to feel comfortable with […]

    Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2016
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    Questions to Ask your Doctor BEFORE Surgery

    Thousands of Americans will undergo brain aneurysm/AVM/stroke surgery each year.  It’s important to communicate your feelings, questions, and concerns with your doctor before having surgery. We encourage you to ask your surgeon questions. Information can lessen anxiety by reducing fear of the “unknown.” In addition, a better understanding of your problem can help you make more informed, and, therefore, make […]

    Posted on Thursday, April 7, 2016
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  • https://www.joeniekrofoundation.com/aneurysms/16-in-sixteen/

    16 in Sixteen

    PLEASE PLEDGE YOUR 16! We have all felt alone. That moment where we would give anything to know someone else who has walked the same path. That person who can give us the strength to make it to the other side. When we face our greatest challenge we should not be alone! There are currently […]

    Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2016
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