Pat Robertson To Make Full Recovery After Embolic Stroke
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (February 3, 2018) -- Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson is recovering
after sustaining an embolic stroke around noon yesterday (Friday). A family
member recognized the onset of symptoms and Dr. Robertson was rushed to the
nearest stroke center.
The stroke center consulted with a neurologist/stroke
specialist who quickly ordered an CT scan to determine the cause of the stroke and
the location of the clot. The consulting neurologist and the hospital team
administered the clot-busting drug tPA approximately 80 minutes after the onset
of symptoms. Within minutes of receiving tPA, Dr. Robertson was awake and
responsive and able to move all of his limbs. The neurologist declared the rapid
recovery to be a "tPA miracle."
Dr. Robertson is alert, awake and expected to make a full recovery. He should be
discharged from the hospital on Monday at the latest.
Dr. Robertson and his family are grateful to the doctors and emergency personnel
for their extraordinary care and rapid response.
“We encourage everyone to be aware of the symptoms of stroke and also be aware
of the location of the nearest stroke center,” said son Gordon Robertson.
“Stroke kills over 140,000 people in the USA every year and is the leading cause
of serious long-term disability. Awareness of the onset of symptoms and then
rapid treatment are key to recovery. We cannot express our thanks enough to the
medical team that treated my father.”
Robertson is the founder of The Christian Broadcasting Network, a 57-year-old
global ministry anchored by its flagship program The 700 Club with the mission
to take the Gospel to the nations.
CBN has launched several sister ministries
including Operation Blessing and Orphan’s Promise along with creating the
American Center for Law and Justice and founding Regent University in Virginia
Beach, Virginia where CBN is headquartered.
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