OCEANSIDE, N.Y. – Long Beach resident Mia Amorosa, who suffered a disabling stroke in August 2025, met with the physicians who treated her at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital on Thursday. She praised the hospital’s 24/7 stroke program, saying the swift intervention “saved my life.”
Stroke and emergency response
Amorosa collapsed on her bathroom floor and lay immobile for roughly two hours before her daughter discovered her and called 911. Emergency responders transported her to Mount Sinai South Nassau, where doctors performed a mechanical thrombectomy – a procedure that removes a clot from the brain using a specialized biplane imaging system.
The biplane technology allows physicians to view the brain’s blood vessels from two angles simultaneously, improving accuracy when navigating catheters to the clot site. By extracting the blockage, doctors can restore blood flow and limit permanent damage.
Hospital’s expanded stroke capabilities
Hospital officials highlighted recent expansions to their stroke program. The facility now staffs three neurovascular surgeons around the clock and has added an additional biplane imaging suite, ensuring that patients receive interventional treatment at any hour.
“It’s why we do what we do,” said Dr. M. Travis Caton, a neurosurgeon at Mount Sinai South Nassau. “Stories like Mia’s validate the work we put in and the investment in advanced technology that gives our community a fighting chance against stroke.”
Patient’s perspective
Amorosa reflected on her recovery, noting that she has been able to attend important family moments and continue her daily activities. “I was able to make all the important moments and I still am thankfully,” she said.
She emphasized the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms quickly. “Minutes matter when you’re having a stroke,” Amorosa added. “I can’t imagine moving from one place to another for the treatment I needed; I believe it saved my life.”
What the technology means for the region
The expanded stroke program positions Long Island’s healthcare system as a regional leader in acute neurological care. Residents of Long Beach, Oceanside, and surrounding communities now have access to state‑of‑the‑art treatment without needing to travel to distant tertiary centers.
Hospital administrators plan to continue educating the public about stroke warning signs – FAST (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911) – and the benefits of rapid treatment. They also intend to share more details on how the biplane imaging system works in upcoming community health forums.
Looking ahead
As Mount Sinai South Nassau expands its capabilities, the hospital hopes to reduce stroke‑related mortality and disability rates across Nassau County. The combination of advanced imaging, round‑the‑clock specialist coverage, and community outreach aims to give more patients the same chance at recovery that Amorosa experienced.
Original reporting: Allentown News – 6abc Philadelphia — read the source article.
