April J. Thursday, April 4, 2013 By: April J. Survivor & Healthcare Professional I suffered a hemorrhagic stroke while at work. I am a respiratory therapist and work at a Level 1 trauma center, which I believe is the reason for my miracle recovery. I suffered severe short term memory, but with help from a wonderful health care team at my hospital in Texas and from my family....I'm almost as good as new. I am very fortunate.

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