Posted on 12/14/2006 6:04:32 AM PST by teddyballgame
Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) underwent emergency brain surgery overnight after falling ill at the Capitol and was in critical condition early this morning, introducing a note of uncertainty over control of the Senate just weeks before Democrats are to take over with a one-vote margin.
Johnson, 59, was taken to George Washington University Hospital early yesterday afternoon, shortly after becoming disoriented during a conference call with news reporters. He underwent "a comprehensive evaluation by the stroke team," his office said. Aides later said he had not suffered a stroke or heart attack.
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I wish him the best.
No time for politics - this is awful - can you imagine how his family must be feeling.
God bless you Senator Johnson - my prayers to you.
Critical condition is normal status after ANY brain surgery. Brain hemorage occurred, and damage extent is unknown, as is recovery period and serverity of damage.
Pray for the young man (59), as it's very serious to him and his family.
Honson should be Johnson.
Emergency brain surgery - but yet it wasn't a stroke?
Are there any medically knowledgable Freepers who might be able to say what Sen Johnson's affliction is?
He sure has been thru alot. Hope he makes out O.K.
What is so disgusting is how panicked the MSM/DEMS are. It shows their obsetion with power. I think the only reason they wish him well is so they can hold onto power. I saw Brian Williams and Tim Russett wringing their hands last night, truly repulsive.
Arteriovenous malformations vary in their size and location within the brain. There are often no symptoms until the AVM ruptures. This results in sudden bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). In more than half of patients with AVM, hemorrhage is the first symptom. Depending on the location and the severity of the bleed, the hemorrhage can be very disabling or even deadly. Symptoms of an AVM rupture are similar to a stroke, and occur because of a lack of blood flow to the brain. Symptoms may also occur when large AVMs press on the brain tissue, which can cause nerve damage and blood flow problems.
Cerebral arteriovenous malformations occur in less than 1% of people. Although the condition is present at birth, symptoms may occur at any age. Hemorrhages occur most often in people aged 15 - 20, but can also occur later in life. Some patients with an AVM also have a cerebral aneurysm.
Prayers for his healing and for his family! May God help his family find peace during this Holy Season.
Approximately 10% of cases in which hemorrhage is the first symptom are deadly. Some patients may have permanent seizures and neurological problems.
59... that's way too young for something like that. :(
I also hope this doesn't turn into an Arafat-like death watch.
Hope for the BEST !
Sounds like a tumor or a type of anurism more than a stroke.
What a tragedy for his family right before the holidays. Prayers that he pulls through.
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