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flag A Pennsylvania man fully recovered from a stroke after urgent clot removal, thanks to swift medical response.

flag Ed Hermance, a Pennsylvania man, recovered fully after a stroke on May 17, 2025, triggered by a blood clot in the brain, possibly linked to recent open-heart surgery. flag His family recognized symptoms—drooping face, slurred speech, blurry vision, and left-side weakness—prompting an immediate 911 call. flag At UPMC West Shore Hospital, neurosurgeon Dr. Bart Thaci performed a thrombectomy, a catheter-based clot removal, within a critical window. flag Hermance, who remembers only the ambulance and surgery, now walks, talks, drives, and plans to attend his granddaughter’s graduation. flag Doctors say fewer than 10% of stroke patients recover as completely. flag His recovery was highlighted during the first Stroke Survivors Reunion hosted by UPMC, emphasizing the importance of rapid treatment and early symptom recognition.

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