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Roseville ER doctor suffers stroke on way to work, saved by his own team
CBS News • • health
Key Points:
- Dr. Terrence Horan, a 41-year-old emergency physician at Kaiser Roseville, suffered a stroke while driving to work, quickly recognizing symptoms and driving himself to the hospital.
- Upon arrival, his condition worsened rapidly, prompting immediate response from hospital staff who utilized tele-neurology and expedited imaging to provide timely treatment.
- Doctors discovered Horan had an earlier unnoticed stroke, which influenced his treatment plan and highlighted the importance of early detection and intervention.
- Despite being a healthy marathon runner and cyclist, Horan's stroke underscores that strokes can affect anyone, emphasizing the need for awareness of warning signs.
- One year after the stroke, Horan completed a challenging 103-mile cycling event, crediting swift medical care for saving his life and urging others to seek emergency treatment promptly.
