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Elton’s Stroke Story: The Surprising Science of Recovery and Prevention

Elton’s Stroke Story: The Surprising Science of Recovery and Prevention

By: Elton Sherwin
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 A stroke changed my life—and my view of medicine. In 2019, I survived a major stroke. Five years later, I discovered why it happened and how it could have been prevented. In this series, I share my story, the science of recovery, and lessons for anyone hoping to prevent stroke, heart disease, or dementia. Each episode offers one surprise and one practical step toward better health.Elton Sherwin Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Lp(a) vs. Repatha: Elton's Story

    Lp(a) vs. Repatha: Elton's Story
    Dec 23 2025

    Almost six years after my stroke, I discovered a test that might help explain my stroke:


    The Cardio IQ(R) Advanced Lipid Panel, which tests for Lipoprotein(a) often called Lp(a) - This is not a standard test in the US.


    My doctor then put me on a PCSK9 inhibitor, Repatha (evolocumab).


    I've uploaded some of my medical record and blood work to Google's notebook LM and this is its analysis.


    It is now my belief that everyone should be tested at least once in their lifetime for Lp(a).

    Elton


    Disclaimer: This podcast episode was generated using AI engines. It is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and AI engines consulted are not healthcare professionals and do not hold medical degrees.



    AI-generated summaries may contain factual errors, omissions and mispronunciations. This information is intended solely as a conversation starter; it should never be relied upon as the sole basis for making medical decisions. Consult a licensed doctor or healthcare professional before making any health-related changes.
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    4 mins
  • 10. Coconut vs Cashew Yogurt… Which is Healthier?

    10. Coconut vs Cashew Yogurt… Which is Healthier?
    Dec 19 2025

    A comparative overview of plant-based and dairy yogurts.
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    13 mins
  • 9. Elton‘s Spiritual Experience

    9. Elton‘s Spiritual Experience
    Nov 26 2025

    This is the prompt that I gave to Google’s NotebookLM:


    “When I had my stroke, I had TPA 47 minutes after the stroke. we live 10 minutes away from Stanford Hospital and my daughter drove me directly there and they got me in a scanner and administered TPA. so from the time the right side of my body suddenly lost strength and my face started to droop until the TPA was administered when I was in the scanner was about 47 minutes.


    “And I Have had amazing recovery recovering 97-98% of my pre-Stroke function. There was a lot of physical therapy and blood thinners and statins and dietary changes.


    @So I have felt very blessed. Like what some Christians would call the Holy Spirit was with me. I was tranquil in the hospital. I felt I was being looked after almost divinely protected.


    “The interesting thing is this sense of being looked after and protected, an almost out of body experience

    started before the TPA was even in me. Have other stroke survivors reported similar experiences and has there been any research?”
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    12 mins
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