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Stroke

When a hospital volunteer recognized the signs of stroke, it saved his sister-in-law’s life

It took less than 7 minutes for doctors to remove the deadly blood clot from her brain

Susan Miller
Staff Writer
Published July 4, 2024
Kathi Heslin

Kathi Heslin, center, sits with her brother-in-law Bob Young, left, and her husband Richard Heslin, right.

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  • signs of stroke
  • stroke
  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center
  • ECA
  • Care on the Coast

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  • signs of stroke
  • stroke
  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center
  • ECA
  • Care on the Coast

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