Patient Story: A stroke can happen to anyone

Holly Harrison,  a 28 year-old local resident who suffered from a stroke on Valentine’s Day shared her story with Channel 4 News.  Holly had a brain aneurysm rupture while she was at work and when she got to the hospital her prognisis was only a 10-20% chance of survival.  Thankfully Holly was taken to MUSC.  MUSC . . . → Read More: Patient Story: A stroke can happen to anyone

Stroke Prevention and Recovery Event – May 4, 2013

MUSC is pleased to be hosting a community stroke awareness event on May 4, 2013.  Physicians from the MUSC Comprehensive Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center will be providing information to stroke survivors, family members and caregivers on topics such as:

Recovering from Stroke
Dealing with the emotional and social aspects of stroke
Lifestyle changes and medication for stroke prevention

Registration is . . . → Read More: Stroke Prevention and Recovery Event – May 4, 2013

Heather’s Stroke Story

Two days before her 38th birthday, Heather Morrill, a mother of three, a wife and a veterinarian in the Charleston area suffered a stroke. 

Thanks to the Comprehensive Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center team at MUSC, Heather completely recovered and is able to continue in all of those roles.

Heather and her son Wesley

In November, 2011 Heather started . . . → Read More: Heather’s Stroke Story