Archive for November, 2009

Posted on November 13th, 2009 by by John

Liver Transplant Program Has Near Perfect Results

Lynne Reynolds’ journey to UAMS started with a tumble down 19 stair steps. “I blacked out,” Reynolds said of that September 2007 mishap, which resulted in an ambulance ride to the nearest hospital, an eventual diagnosis of nonalcoholic liver cirrhosis and a liver transplant. Mike Scott’s path to a UAMS liver transplant began on Christmas [...]

Posted on November 13th, 2009 by by John

Brain Surgery: Hope for a Bright Future

Williams’ life took an unexpected turn. While getting ready for bed, he experienced a seizure and lost consciousness. His wife, Rhonda, called 911, and what followed took their lives down a path they never imagined.

Posted on November 13th, 2009 by by John

UAMS Telemedicine Stroke Program Saves Mena Woman

While suffering a major stroke at her home near Mena, Iva Sikes assumed the worst, not knowing that a UAMS-led telemedicine program would provide her a complete recovery.

Posted on November 13th, 2009 by by John

New Device Unclogs Patient’s Veins in Brain

When UAMS patient Glen Deaton arrived at UAMS, large veins that drain blood from his brain were clotting. Salah Keyrouz, M.D., a UAMS stroke neurologist and Glen’s doctor, described it as the worst case he had ever seen. “I didn’t think he was going to make it,” Dr. Keyrouz said. stroke caused by a clot [...]