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health1 year ago

Texas Boy, 10, Fights for Life in NYC ICU

A Texas family's dream birthday trip to New York City turned tragic when their 10-year-old son, Riker Stippick, became violently ill and was induced into a coma at a New York City ICU. Doctors suspect he may have an arteriovenous malformation, which caused an aneurysm and excruciating pain. Surgeons had to perform a procedure to drain blood and fluid from his brain. The family is now waiting for Riker to wake up from the coma and for further diagnosis, while their church's support and a GoFundMe campaign have provided financial and emotional support.

via New York Post |
#arteriovenous-malformation#coma#health
health1 year ago

"Tragic Turn: 10-Year-Old Texan in NYC ICU After Dream Birthday Trip"

A Texas family's dream birthday trip to New York City turned tragic when their 10-year-old son, Riker Stippick, became violently ill and was induced into a coma at a New York City ICU. Doctors believe he may have experienced an arteriovenous malformation, leading to an aneurysm and excruciating pain. Surgeons had to perform a procedure to drain blood and fluid from his brain. The family is now praying for Riker to wake up and receive a diagnosis as their community rallies around them for support.

via Fox News|
#arteriovenous-malformation#coma#health
health2 years ago

Sneezing Leads to Brain Surgery for Alabama Man.

Sam Messina, a 26-year-old university student from Alabama, suffered a stroke after a sneeze caused a blood clot in his brain to rupture. He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare condition that causes a tangle of blood vessels in the brain. Messina underwent three surgeries to remove the blood clot and made a full recovery. AVMs can occur anywhere in the body but usually happen to the brain and spinal cord, and in most cases, people are born with them.

via Daily Mail|
#alabama#arteriovenous-malformation#brain-aneurysm
health2 years ago

Spring Break Horror: College Student's Rare Condition Causes Brain Hemorrhage in Mexico

A University of Georgia student, Liza Burke, suffered a brain hemorrhage while on spring break in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a cluster of abnormal blood vessels in the brain. She was flown back to the U.S. and is receiving treatment at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Burke is no longer sedated and is breathing on her own, and is able to communicate by squeezing her hand and nodding. A GoFundMe was created to help pay for the costs of the emergency transportation, and in two days, more than $140,000 was raised.

via WJXT News4JAX |
#arteriovenous-malformation#brain-hemorrhage#gofundme
health2 years ago

Spring Break Trip to Mexico Leaves College Student on Life Support with Brain Hemorrhage

A University of Georgia senior, Liza Burke, is on life support after experiencing a brain hemorrhage while on spring break in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. She was diagnosed with Arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare condition that disrupts blood flow and oxygen circulation. Burke has been transferred to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, for medical treatment.

via Yahoo News|
#arteriovenous-malformation#brain-hemorrhage#health
health2 years ago

Spring Break Trip to Mexico Leaves College Student on Life Support with Brain Hemorrhage

A University of Georgia senior, Liza Burke, is on life support after experiencing a brain hemorrhage while on spring break in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. She was diagnosed with Arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare condition that disrupts blood flow and oxygen circulation. Burke has been transferred to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, for medical treatment. Her family and friends have set up a GoFundMe page to help with her medical expenses.

via Fox News|
#arteriovenous-malformation#brain-hemorrhage#health