Sun-Times/
Sen. Mark Kirk has been upgraded to “fair” condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital a week after undergoing surgery for a stroke. “Senator Kirk’s recovery is continuing,” his neurosurgeon, Richard Fessler, said in a written statement. “He is alert, talking and responding well to questions.”
Related:
- Sen. Kirk’s condition upgraded to “fair” [The Capital Fax]
- Kirk Upgraded to Fair Condition [Fox Chicago]
- Doctor: Kirk 'upgraded to fair condition' [ABC-7]
- Kirk Continuing To Make Progress After Stroke [CBS Chicago]
Daily Herald/
Kevin Jackson, director of neurosurgery at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, said surgery to remove part of a patient's skull, then tissue from his brain, are potentially lifesaving procedures taken when doctors can't otherwise stop swelling in the brain. "The fact that he needed these two surgeries showed this situation is extremely critical," Jackson said.
Sun-Times/
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) has had a stroke and underwent “successful” surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he is recovering, his office said Monday. His doctors said the ischemic stroke “will affect his ability to move his left arm and possibly his left leg.”
Related:
- Sen. Mark Kirk undergoes surgery after suffering stroke [Chicago Tribune]
- Sen. Kirk Hospitalized After Stroke [NBC-5]
- Sen. Mark Kirk undergoes surgery after stroke [ABC-7]
- Sen. Mark Kirk Has Surgery After Suffering Stroke [CBS Chicago]
- Office of Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk says he suffers a stroke, undergoes surgery [WBEZ]
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