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News Releases | May 29, 2012

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

Scripps Memorial La Jolla studied the Stryker Trevo Retrieval System, a minimally invasive catheter device that restores blood flow in the brain after stroke.
Scripps in the News | December 19, 2010

Teen Stroke Patient Celebrates Her Second Chance

At just 18 years old, Claire Cordua suffered a massive stroke. Her life was saved by Scripps neurointerventional surgeon Giuseppe Ammirati, MD.
Scripps in the News | March 1, 2010

Stroke Study Finds Neck Stent Safe, Effective

A Scripps neurointerventional radiologist is quoted in the San Diego Union-Tribune about his landmark study on surgery and stenting for stroke prevention.
Scripps in the News | September 20, 2009

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

On July 17 Claire suffered a massive stroke, her life was saved twice that day. Once by her quick-thinking boyfriend then again, by Giuseppe Ammirati, MD.
Patient Stories | August 2, 2009

Sailor Finds Fast Care at Scripps After Suffering a Stroke

Avid sailor Lowell North suffered a stroke but received quality care from professionals at the Emergency Department at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.