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    Sen. Mark Kirk Had a Stroke

    By Adam Martin | The Atlantic Wire – Mon, Jan 23, 2012

    Mark Kirk, the junior senator from Illinois, had a stroke over the weekend and is in the hospital recovering after surgery early Monday, his office just announced. The man who took over President Barack Obama's vacated senate seat checked himself into a hospital on Saturday, and doctors eventually discovered he'd suffered an ischemic stroke, which the Internet Stroke Center explains happens when an artery bringing blood to the brain gets blocked. Kirk is 52-years-old, which makes him pretty young for a stroke victim, but also increases the chances he'll recover just fine, doctors say. USA Today shared the statement from Kirk's office:

    On Saturday, Senator Kirk checked himself into Lake Forest Hospital, where doctors discovered a carotid artery dissection in the right side of his neck. He was transferred to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, where further tests revealed that he had suffered an ischemic stroke. Early this morning the Senator underwent surgery to relieve swelling around his brain stemming from the stroke. The surgery was successful. Due to his young age, good health and the nature of the stroke, doctors are very confident in the Senator's recovery over the weeks ahead.

     
     
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    352 comments

    • Mack
      Mack  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      Scary, especially for someone who's so young and, from all appearances, physically fit.
    • Gilligan
      Gilligan  •  Boston, Massachusetts  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      Before the hate starts, a liberal from Massachusetts wishes the Senator a speedy recovery.
    • Jlb
      Jlb  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      Get well soon.
    • Someone
      Someone  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      A senator that had a stroke! he's got the best health care money can buy in this great nation...im sure he'll be just fine!
    • A.A.J.
      A.A.J.  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      Hope the Senator recovers soon. I also hope that people could keep politics out of posts like this.
    • Greaseman
      Greaseman  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      Some comments disgust me. Why does it matter if he is Democrat or Republican? He's a relatively young human being that had a stroke. I hope he has a quick recovery.
    • Oracle
      Oracle  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      In the end, we are all Americans. My best to the Senator.
    • Faux beetles
      Faux beetles  •  Tucson, Arizona  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      Best wishes from a democrat and liberal. I've had stokes at a young age, it really hurts! Knocked the crap out of me for a while. When you've fully recovered we'll go after you again!
    • anonymous
      anonymous  •  Milwaukee, Wisconsin  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      Best wishes for a quick and full recovery. Political affiliations aside, I wouldn't wish an injury or illness on anyone.
    • POTUS
      POTUS  •  Elmhurst, Illinois  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      I pray he recovers. People, regardless of party, he is still a father and husband. I hope his family has peace this week.
    • Raccoon City Survivor
      Raccoon City Survivor  •  Olympia, Washington  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      my uncle had stoke 3 years ago. he hasn't been the same since. i hope he fully recovers.

      i may not have agreed with his politics, but he's still a human in need of help.
    • Rob
      Rob  •  Chicago, Illinois  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      Sir I did not vote for you however I wish you a full and speedy recovery.
    • Carol McK
      Carol McK  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      My prayers and thoughts are with the Senator and youth is with him. I, too, suffered a stroke 11+ years ago and with good medical treatment and self-awareness, life is good. A scary way to learn an all important lesson: Accept every day as a 'present'.......
    • George
      George  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      Sen. Kirk, I am a die hard liberal, but I wish you well and hope you have a speedy and full recovery. I know how tough strokes can be. I'm rooting hard for you.
    • gordon
      gordon  •  St Paul, Minnesota  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      I wish him a speedy recovery
    • Lefty Isright
      Lefty Isright  •  Santa Fe, New Mexico  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      Brian Bokaw for president - He is a republican you idiot
    • ;-D
      ;-D  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      Sweet JESUS people! Mark Kirk is a Republican who won Obama's old seat. The same seat Gov Blago tried to sell. It's not like Kirk is some obscure politician. Pay attention.
    • justforfacebook20101
      justforfacebook20101  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      Senator Mark Kirk is a Republican, who used to be a congressman... Apparently people think everyone from Illinois is a Democrat...
    • P
      P  •  Elmhurst, Illinois  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      Inhumane idiots, responding negatively here. I did not vote for him, but it shouldn't matter, when it comes to someone's bad health report. He has been a fair minded Senator, which actually surprised me. Get well sir.
    • T.O.S.A.P.
      T.O.S.A.P.  •  Louisville, Kentucky  •  1 mth 0 days ago
      I'm liberal, and I'm Democrat, but more than all of these titles, I am a Christian, and I pray that Sen.Kirk has a speedy recovery.
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