Stroke survivor: ‘The scariest feeling I ever had in my life’

Wife’s quick action leads to life-saving intervention for Astoria-area resident

By Erik Robinson October 27, 2017 Portland, Oregon

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Time is critical for treating stroke victims

Ronald Paapke of Astoria credits his wife, Jane Leino, for recognizing the signs of a stroke and getting him immediate care. Paapke was taken to Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria and flown by helicopter to OHSU where doctors removed a 12 centimeter clot from his carotid artery. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Columbia Memorial Hospital

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, September 19, 2017. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Time is critical for treating stroke victims

Jill Tillotson, R.N. rolls a telemedicine unit through the emergency room at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, September 28, 2017. The hospital participates in the OHSU Telemedicine Network, a regional system providing access to OHSU specialists to hospitals throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Time is critical for treating stroke victims

A telemedicine unit in the emergency room at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, September 28, 2017. The hospital participates in the OHSU Telemedicine Network, a regional system providing access to OHSU specialists to hospitals throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Time is critical for treating stroke victims

Hospitals participating in the OHSU Telemedicine Network, a regional system serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, use video monitors for immediate access to pediatric, neonatal, and stroke experts at OHSU. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Time is critical for treating stroke victims

While at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Ronald Paapke was assessed through a video link with the on-call OHSU specialist, and then transported via helicopter to OHSU for surgery. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Time is critical for treating stroke victims

Ronald Paapke of Astoria credits his wife, Jane Leino, for recognizing the signs of a stroke and getting him immediate care. Paapke was taken to Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria and flown by helicopter to OHSU where doctors removed a 12-centimeter clot from his carotid artery. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Time is critical for treating stroke victims

Ronald Paapke of Astoria credits his wife, Jane Leino, for recognizing the signs of a stroke and getting him immediate care. Paapke was taken to Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria and flown by helicopter to OHSU where doctors removed a 12- centimeter clot from his carotid artery. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Hormozd Bozorgchami, M.D.

Hormozd Bozorgchami, M.D., September 22, 2017. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Stewart Weber, M.D.

Vascular neurologist Stewart Weber, M.D., September 22, 2017. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Columbia Memorial Hospital

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, September 19, 2017. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)