Interest in Ozempic® and Wegovy® has skyrocketed as the drugs have helped people lose weight. However, there is increasing evidence their benefits aren’t limited to weight loss.
Stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, leading to the death of brain cells. Women have unique risk factors for stroke that impact their overall lifetime stroke risk.
Lynn’s amazing outcome is attributed to Eric’s quick recognition of her stroke symptoms, the emergency squad’s rapid response and the helicopter that brought Lynn directly to Nebraska Medical Center.
Strokes are sudden, mostly unpredictable, and dramatic in the impact they have. They not only steal from the person some or many of their normal basic functions and abilities, but dramatically impact their daily lives.
A stroke occurs when a vessel supplying blood to part of the brain is suddenly blocked, killing brain tissue. When you suspect a stroke, immediately call 911. Faster treatment means better long-term outcomes.
