Tag: Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists
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Why the worst headache of your life calls for emergency care
“Don’t be dramatic.” That’s what a prominent, retired Florida executive told her husband when he said he was going to take her to the Emergency Room for her migraine. Accustomed to high-pressure life in the C-suite and the hectic pace of managing board commitments post-retirement, she knew how to power through just about any challenge…
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Why the worst headache of your life calls for emergency care
“Don’t be dramatic.” That’s what a prominent, retired Florida executive told her husband when he said he was going to take her to the Emergency Room for her migraine. Accustomed to high-pressure life in the C-suite and the hectic pace of managing board commitments post-retirement, she knew how to power through just about any challenge…
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With neurosurgery, a doctor’s sub-specialties can impact health
New Jersey native Abbey Velischek was weighing the options for treating her scoliosis when she met Dr. Scott A. Meyer of Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists and discovered highly specialized care close to home. If you saw Velischek, a college freshman, walking around campus or working out, you would be surprised to learn that just months before…
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The ‘other’ type of stroke you need to know about
Dr. Paul Saphier Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke. It is a top cause of adult disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the country. However, Dr. Paul Saphier, a board-certified endovascular neurosurgeon and stroke specialist at Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS), cautions that not all…
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First Monmouth County patient undergoes new brain bleed treatment
Stroke strikes someone in the United States every 40 seconds. When it does, every second counts. And, in the case of a hemorrhagic stroke – when ruptured blood vessels cause bleeding inside the brain – a patient’s survival depends on it. While the time to treatment is a critical factor in determining the future of…
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Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists joins Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s network of physicians
Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS), the largest neurosurgery practice in New Jersey, has joined Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s (Horizon BCBSNJ) network of physicians. Horizon BCBSNJ has the largest network of doctors in the state. “With the widespread occurrences of traumatic brain and spine injuries, stroke and other neurovascular incidents – and as…
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Why minimally invasive surgery isn’t always the answer
It was 5:40 a.m. when Joe Senerchia heard his wife, Carrie Mazak, reciting the ABCs. “I heard that if you think you’re having a stroke, you may not be able to recite the alphabet,” Mazak said. “I could, but it felt like an explosion went off in my head and my right leg was numb.”…
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Patient receives second MMA embolization ever performed in New Jersey
When Larry Garfinkel arrived at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, he didn’t know what his diagnosis – or his treatment options – would be. Earlier that day, he was walking up the back steps to his home in Summit when he tripped and fell backward onto the driveway. “My head was in pain, so I…
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How one woman spotted the warning signs of a stroke 8,000 miles away – and saved her husband’s life
As Pawan Madahar was getting ready for work, a video call came through from his wife and children, who were vacationing in India. He accepted the call, but he was physically unable to speak. Suspecting a poor internet connection, Pawan’s wife Veena called again. This time, she could see he was grabbing his jawbone when…