Not Thursday again! 😩 Hang in there, y’all.
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The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation (TAAF)
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The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation (TAAF)
@TAAF
Dedicated to bettering the lives, support networks, and medical care of those affected by aneurysm, AVM, and other types of vascular malformation of the brain.
San Francisco, CA Katılım Şubat 2009
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Not every seizure is epilepsy.
A sudden seizure, staring spell, or confusion can signal hemorrhagic stroke.
Hemorrhagic stroke IS stroke. Don’t wait. Get scanned.
#HemorrhagicStrokeISStroke #HEADSCAN #BEFAST #StrokeAwarenessMonth #TAAF
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A dizzy spell may be your body signaling an emergency.
Sudden dizziness, vertigo, or loss of balance can be a sign of hemorrhagic stroke.
Hemorrhagic stroke IS stroke. Don’t wait. Get scanned.
#HemorrhagicStrokeISStroke #HEADSCAN #BEFAST #StrokeAwarenessMonth #TAAF
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Honored to partner w/@NeurosurgUCSF to bring in-person support back to TAAF’s roots, a monthly mtg for ALL affected by brain aneurysm, AVM, & hemorrhagic stroke. Not a replacement for our online community—a coming home.
🗓 2nd Thur
🕕 6–8 PM PDT
RSVP → TAAFonline.org/Upcoming-Events
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To every kind of mother, and to all who mother with love — we celebrate you today. 💛
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Unexpected anxiety isn’t always emotional. A sudden feeling of panic, fear, or confusion can accompany hemorrhagic stroke—often alongside a sudden severe headache or other neurological changes. #HemorrhagiStrokeISStroke. Don’t wait. Get scanned. #HEADSCAN #StrokeAwarenessMonth
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We remember Lisa Hannegan today 💙
Founder, nurse, mentor, and friend—whose compassion built the heart of TAAF.
This #NationalNursesWeek, her legacy lives on through care and the Lisa Hannegan Legacy of Care Research Grant.
We love you, Lisa.
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Vision changes aren’t always what they seem.
Sudden vision changes or sensitivity to light—especially alongside headache or neck pain—may point to stroke.
Hemorrhagic stroke IS stroke. Don’t wait. Get scanned.
#HEADSCAN #HemorrhagicStrokeISStroke #StrokeAwarenessMonth
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Not every headache is the same.
A sudden, severe headache—the worst of your life—can signal hemorrhagic stroke.
Hemorrhagic stroke IS stroke. Don’t wait. Get scanned.
#HemorrhagicStrokeISStroke #HEADSCAN #StrokeAwarenessMonth
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@hirokonishimura @jeff_weinstein Aaaawwww, what an amazing tweet to "wake up to" today. Thank you both! And @jeff_weinstein , Happy(slightly belated) Birthday!🎉
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@jeff_weinstein the avm and aneurysm foundation (@taaf) helps brain aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation (blood vessel malformation), stroke survivors and their loved ones feel like we aren't the only ones in depths of despair when we most need it! and funds research to help find treatments!
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a birthday tradition for me: please reply with your favorite charity and what it means to you—and i'll donate! 🥳
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In a time when the future of research feels uncertain, one thing is still true:
The force is strongest when we stand together.
Join the alliance. Fuel life-saving research.
🔗 taafonline.kindful.com
May the 4th be with you. 💛
#StrokeAwarenessMonth #MayThe4th
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🎉An exciting new chapter for the podcast, all thanks to our tremendous listeners who have stayed with us over the years, and the good people at the AANS!
AANS@AANSNeuro
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has officially named @NSGYPodcast, hosted by Drs. Michael Wang and John Paul G. Kolcun (@JPGK_MD) as the official AANS podcast. With 1M+ listens and a rapidly growing global audience, this partnership amplifies the conversations shaping the future of neurosurgery. “This partnership reflects AANS’ commitment to meeting neurosurgeons where they are, delivering timely, accessible and high-quality content that supports lifelong learning and advances patient care.” From deep dives to candid conversations, this is where the field connects, challenges ideas and moves forward. The reach just got bigger. The conversations just got louder. newswise.com/articles/ameri…
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The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation (TAAF) retweetledi
Results suggest early intervention for even very early stage disease might be advisable in kids under 4 years-
Unique clinical and radiological features in patients with moyamoya disease under 4 years of age: a multicenter MACINTOSH Study in Japan doi.org/10.3171/2025.1…
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Not all stroke looks the same, and that's the problem.
Hemorrhagic stroke IS stroke.
Don’t wait. Get scanned.
#HemorrhagicStrokeISStroke #HEADSCAN #BEFAST #StrokeAwarenessMonth
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The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation (TAAF) retweetledi
We are proud to honor the recipients of the M. Gazi Yasargil Lecture at the 2026 @aansneuro Annual Scientific Meeting!
Congratulations to:
🧠 Dr. Ugur Ture, MD
🧠 Dr. Ali Krisht, MD, FACS
#AANS2026 #Neurosurgery
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Representation in research and care matters; it shapes trust, understanding, and outcomes. #NationalMinorityHealthMonth #HealthEquity #BrainAneurysm #AVM #TAAF
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And now the cover? Game recognizes game.
Muhammed Amir Essibayi, MD MSc, FRCP@MAEssibayi
Grateful to @StrokeAHA_ASA for featuring our illustration, “The Shadow of Diagnosis,” on the May 2026 cover and highlighting our article on the emotional burden of anxiety and depression after aneurysm diagnosis. Thank you to the editors and Stroke for this honor. #Stroke #Neurosurgery #Anxiety #Depression #Aneurysm
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@MAEssibayi @StrokeAHA_ASA @DavidAltschulMD @AhmedYAzzam Fantastic title! We've been saying it for weeks, but we'll say it again. We'll done! Thank you for ALL you do.
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Grateful to @StrokeAHA_ASA for featuring our illustration, “The Shadow of Diagnosis,” on the May 2026 cover and highlighting our article on the emotional burden of anxiety and depression after aneurysm diagnosis. Thank you to the editors and Stroke for this honor. #Stroke #Neurosurgery #Anxiety #Depression #Aneurysm
Muhammed Amir Essibayi, MD MSc, FRCP@MAEssibayi
I could not be more grateful to @TAAF for this generous feature and for all they do for patients, survivors, caregivers, and families living with aneurysms and AVMs. Bringing attention to the emotional burden of this diagnosis means a great deal to me.
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