Marlene J. Tuesday, July 12, 2011 By: Marlene J. Marlene Survivor I survived multiple strokes (seven) at once. Strokes caused by man (angiogram), and blood clots from the heart to the brain stem (Ischemic Strokes). I was not supposed to survive the night. Prognosis: nursing home, unable to communicate, bed bound. Reality Today: able to fully communicate, understand, and move physically.

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