A Stroke Survivor Story: Katie and the SUPER Study

Stroke Busters

Young Stroke Survivor's Inspiring Journey Highlights the Power of Resilience, Support, and Research

Katie was a healthy, active 27-year-old professional from Seattle starting her career, living life, and never expected it to be upended by a stroke. She woke up one morning and began her day like any other when suddenly her life changed forever.

Katie traveled to Houston and dedicated herself to the rigorous 6-hour-a-day, 5-day-a-week program, working alongside her occupational therapist, Emily Stevens, MOT, OTR, CSRS. The results were remarkable; within just a few days, her father noticed significant improvements, and Katie herself began to recognize progress in her arm and leg function.

In this episode of the Stroke Institute's podcast, Stroke Busters, she shared her daily struggles while also expressing her hopes to empower other survivors to find their voice and advocate for the support and resources they need to thrive.

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At the Stroke Busters Podcast, we're on a mission to decode the complexities of strokes, those unexpected disruptions in brain blood flow that can change lives in an instant. Our team of experts, affectionately known as the Stroke Busters, is committed to exploring new frontiers in stroke science, clinical excellence, and public awareness.

Each episode will bring you captivating conversations with top physicians, researchers, and courageous survivors, offering valuable perspectives on cutting-edge research, transformative therapies, and inspiring tales of resilience in the face of adversity.

Get ready to expand your knowledge and be inspired by the incredible work being done in the world of stroke care. This is the Stroke Busters Podcast, where we break barriers, ignite curiosity, and empower change.

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StrokeBusters, a Podcast

Presented by: The Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) or “Stroke Institute

Genre: Medicine

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About

StrokeBusters is a podcast series of recorded conversations on the topic of stroke and cerebrovascular disease. Based in the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world, we tap into our local network of astonishing leaders in healthcare and medicine to discuss the latest and most exciting news in stroke. Throughout this ten-episode series, we connect with UTHealth physicians and researchers, many who are experts in their field, to discuss their practice, cutting-edge research and medical care.

Who We Are

The Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, better known as the Stroke Institute, serves as a multi-disciplinary hub for research and best practices in stroke recovery, stroke prevention, services, population health, and vascular dementia. We are one of the most active research and clinical programs in the country, the first Comprehensive Stroke Center in the state, and launched the first Mobile Stroke Unit in the nation.

Our stroke program, founded by Dr. James Grotta in 1979, specializes in stroke epidemiology, clinical trial design, and basic science. We train the next generation of revolutionary academics and leaders in cerebrovascular disease through our NINDS-funded fellowship programs.