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Stroke Survivor Shares Journey: Awareness Saves Lives

7/8/2025

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Nestor Montalvo, a 61-year-old retired police officer, faced a life-altering ischemic stroke in September 2024, battling debilitating numbness and blurred vision. Swift hospital care and clot-busting medication saved him. Now, nearly a year later, he’s on the mend, relying on a cane and outpatient therapy, a testament to the critical need for awareness of stroke symptoms.

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Story summary

Nestor Montalvo, a 61-year-old retired police officer, faced a life-altering ischemic stroke in September 2024, battling debilitating numbness and blurred vision. Swift hospital care and clot-busting medication saved him. Now, nearly a year later, he’s on the mend, relying on a cane and outpatient therapy, a testament to the critical need for awareness of stroke symptoms.