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Complex Stroke Case Highlights Importance of Rapid Recognition and Advanced Neurovascular Care

For 68-year-old Ana Barrios de Salamanca, the sudden onset of a stroke brought an incredible display of quick thinking from a very young family member, her 6-year-old granddaughter. It also brought a complex medical challenge that required precision from specialized medical and surgical care teams at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute and Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care.

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  • May 28, 2026

  • 9 min

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    A 68-year-old woman experienced a stroke, recognized by her 6-year-old granddaughter, who called for help using FaceTime.

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    Emergency medical services assessed the patient and confirmed the need for immediate brain imaging to evaluate the stroke.

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    CT angiography revealed a major blood vessel occlusion and an unruptured aneurysm, complicating the treatment plan.

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    The medical team decided to administer Tenecteplase, a clot-busting medication, after discussing risks with the patient's family.

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    The patient's brain utilized collateral circulation to compensate for the blockage, but timely intervention was crucial to prevent tissue death.

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Complex Stroke Case Highlights Importance of Rapid Recognition and Advanced Neurovascular Care

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