Tag: brain aneurysm
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For brain aneurysm survivor Ray Soroka, undergoing new treatment meant teaching kids life lessons
Five years after losing his wife, Elaine, to cancer, Ray Soroka received shocking news about his own health. At age 65, he was diagnosed with a large brain aneurysm. “I remember feeling something ‘snap’ in my head and upper chest,” Soroka said. “After that, I had a dull headache for almost a week. To be…
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Neurosurgeon spearheads effort to reduce recovery time for stroke, aneurysm patients
What does the future of brain surgery for patients with strokes and aneurysms look like? According to Dr. Paul Saphier, a board-certified neurosurgeon at Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists – one of the largest neurosurgical practices in New Jersey and one of the most advanced in the country – in many cases, there won’t be a need…
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After three life-threatening surgeries, entertainer offers hope for stroke victims
When actress and New Jersey native Veronica James made her debut appearance on the Netflix series “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” earlier this year, it wasn’t just a thrill to be on a hit TV show. After three near-death experiences – resulting from a ruptured brain aneurysm – this accomplishment spotlights just how far she has come…
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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.”…
