Teen survives stroke days before prom thanks to rapid medical care, inspiring future nurse

Boyfriend Urges Hospital Visit Saving Her from Oncoming Stroke–and Took Her to Prom Days Later

In northeast Texas, a teen survived an “incredibly rare” stroke to be walked to prom two weeks later by the man who insisted she go to the hospital. Name an 18-year-old softball player who could have interpreted fatigue, a numb leg, and dizziness as an impending stroke. Katie Rangel was with her boyfriend at the […] The post Boyfriend Urges Hospital Visit Saving Her from Oncoming Stroke–and Took Her to Prom Days Later appeared first on Good News…

Teen survives stroke days before prom thanks to rapid medical care, inspiring future nurse

By Erin Jones Click here for updates on this story     Texas (KTVT) — For many high school seniors, prom is something they look forward to all year. One Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District teen said she had her dress picked out and all the plans in place, but almost didn’t make it because of a major medical scare. Just weeks away from prom and graduation, 18-year-old Katie Rangel started feeling off. “It was just my right leg weakne…

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