Brain Aneurysm Patient Stories

Karen Koszut thought she had a terrible headache. It was a brain aneurysm

Karen Koszut thought she had a terrible headache. It was a brain aneurysm

05/10/2016

“My husband went downstairs to get me an aspirin. When he came back upstairs, I told him to dial 911 or take me to the hospital. I felt like I was detaching from myself.” Read More

Todd Shelton didn’t realize he had suffered a ruptured aneurysm

Todd Shelton didn’t realize he had suffered a ruptured aneurysm

05/10/2016

“I had no presenting conditions. They asked me if I was diabetic, if I had a heart condition — a whole laundry list. Was I on drugs or drunk? But there was nothing that would make a healthy middle-aged man fall down.” Read More

Maria Micheletto was experiencing paralyzing pain in her head, so she called called 911

Maria Micheletto was experiencing paralyzing pain in her head, so she called called 911

05/10/2016

She was taken to UI Health and diagnosed with a subarachnoid hemorrhage and brain aneurysm. Read More

Yvette Kennedy thought her headaches were normal — until she was diagnosed with an aneurysm

Yvette Kennedy thought her headaches were normal — until she was diagnosed with an aneurysm

05/10/2016

The procedure I had at UI Health saved my life — in more ways than one. The life I had before aneurysm and the life I have now is very different. I spend more time with my family than ever before. I rest. I learned the hard way that stress can kill you. My aneurysm was the “reset” button. Read More

Alana Subleski was 25 when she suffered a ruptured aneurysm while working at the gym

Alana Subleski was 25 when she suffered a ruptured aneurysm while working at the gym

05/10/2016

Her parents were out of town and were told they may not make it home in time to see their daughter alive again. Read More

Harry Jordan was born with a time bomb in his brain.

Harry Jordan was born with a time bomb in his brain.

04/25/2015

Harry Jordan working to change the face of stroke recovery. Read More