Without any warning signs, 34-year-old Jessica Nattin found herself on the floor of her home in Redfield in February 2024, unable to move or speak but aware of what was going on. Her husband called 9-1-1, and she was transported by ambulance to the Emergency Room at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock. When she arrived at UAMS, she was still unable to speak, follow commands or move her right side. Team members at the UAMS Health Comprehensive Stroke Center quickly evaluated her and administered intravenous tPA and performed a mechanical thrombectomy to remove a clot from her artery. She was in the hospital for three days and spent time with her parents in Texas before returning to work about six weeks later. Since then she has enjoyed getting back to spending time with her horses, fishing and gardening.
“I had FABULOUS care at UAMS. They were very friendly, attentive, caring and compassionate — truly amazing people. Thanks to their skill and care, I am back to normal. Giving up any part of my life was not an option in my mind!” – Jessica Nattin of Redfield
