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  Are You Too Young for a Stroke?

  The incidence of stroke in younger adults has been steadily increasing over the past decade, making it important for everyone to know the signs and seek treatment immediately. “Not only are strokes happening more frequently in younger people than they used to, younger people tend to have more severe ...

  • Tuesday, March 12th, 2013
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

• Scripps in the News

  Scripps Neurosurgeon Discusses Stroke on KOGO Radio

  Know Your Score to Prevent Stroke Scripps neurosurgeon, Frank Coufal, MD, was interviewed on KOGO radio about preventing stroke. Stoke is the leading cause of disability, but many of the risk factors can be modified. Dr. Coufal discusses the importance of knowing your health score and how these ...

  • Saturday, February 9th, 2013
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

• News Releases

  Scripps Receives Prestigious Comprehensive Stroke Center Designation

  Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been designated one of the first Comprehensive Stroke Centers in the United States by The Joint Commission as part of the new Disease-Specific Care Advanced Certification Program for Comprehensive Stroke Centers, whi

  • Monday, January 28th, 2013
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

• Scripps in the News

  The Savvy Patient - New Treatments to Help Reduce Stroke Risk

  Scripps cardiologist Douglas Gibson, MD explains how an abnormal heart rhythm can lead to blood clots — which for some people can ultimately cause a stroke. Dr. Gibson explores the latest treatments options in today’s “Savvy Patient” article in the UT San Diego health ...

  • Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

• News

  Scripps Only Hospital in the Region to Test New Stroke Treatment Device

  Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is among a select number of hospitals nationwide that participated in a clinical trial evaluating the Stryker Trevo® Retrieval System, a novel device for removing clots from the brain in patients experiencing an acute is

  • Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

• Scripps in the News

  Teen Stroke Patient Celebrates Her Second Chance

  At just 18 years old, Claire Cordua suffered a massive stroke. Her life was saved by neurointerventional surgeon Giuseppe Ammirati, MD, at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Now Cordua is a student at Rhodes College, is back to playing volleyball, and is celebrating her second chance at life. Watch ...

  • Monday, December 20th, 2010
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

• Scripps in the News

  A Stroke at 18? Local Teen’s Life Saved Twice in One Day

  Eighteen-year-old Claire Cordua had just graduated from Westview High School in Rancho Penasquitos. She was spending a leisurely summer hanging out with friends, tutoring, babysitting and getting ready to head off to college. All that changed on July

  • Monday, September 21st, 2009
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla