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Chiropractor's Oversight Sparks Outcry After Woman's Fatal Stroke

2/1/2025

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Joanna Kowalczyk, a vibrant 29-year-old from the UK, tragically lost her life after seeking chiropractic care for neck pain from a gym injury. A coroner's report uncovered undiagnosed arterial dissections that caused a fatal stroke. It condemned the chiropractor's failure to gather her medical history and pointed out paramedic mistakes in identifying stroke symptoms, igniting demands for tighter regulations.

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Joanna Kowalczyk, a vibrant 29-year-old from the UK, tragically lost her life after seeking chiropractic care for neck pain from a gym injury. A coroner's report uncovered undiagnosed arterial dissections that caused a fatal stroke. It condemned the chiropractor's failure to gather her medical history and pointed out paramedic mistakes in identifying stroke symptoms, igniting demands for tighter regulations.