Retired journalist Paul Krueger Survives Ischemic Stroke
Paul Krueger 71 a former NBC 7 San Diego producer had a sudden stroke at home after a day of city council meetings swimming and crossword puzzles. Doctors treated a clot with clot busting medicine and his speech and movement quickly improved. He later compared brain recovery to watering a wilted plant and expressed gratitude to his wife Meg Boucher for recognizing symptoms.
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Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke F A S T overview
A compact note outlines F A S T indicators Face drooping arm weakness and speech difficulty. It urges quick action calling 911 and noting symptom onset. Also lists numbness confusion vision trouble balance and severe headaches as warning signs. Source cited American Stroke Association.
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