Man Had Massive Stroke That Left Him Paralyzed on the Floor. His Wife’s Random Decision That Day Led to ‘Miracle’ Recovery
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Florida teacher Todd Meiklejohn suffered a massive stroke on Aug. 8, 2025, while preparing for his day, resulting in paralysis on his right side and vision loss in one eye.
- His wife, a nurse, returned home unexpectedly, found him on the floor, and called 911, leading to rapid emergency treatment including a mechanical thrombectomy that restored blood flow to his brain.
- Meiklejohn made a remarkable recovery, leaving the hospital in under 48 hours, returning to work within four weeks, and completing a 100-mile bike ride two months later.
- Doctors discovered Meiklejohn had a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a heart defect that likely caused the stroke, which was successfully closed through a minimally invasive procedure to reduce future stroke risk.
- Despite his recovery, Meiklejohn continues to monitor his health closely and credits his wife's timely return and quick medical intervention for his "miracle" recovery.
