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Title: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: txradioguy on October 19, 2012, 07:34:57 AM
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Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and his state of health is so precarious that he has trouble feeding, speaking and recognizing people, said a Venezuelan physician who assured El Nuevo Herald that he has access to firsthand sources and information.

“He suffered an embolic stroke and recognizes absolutely no one,” said José Marquina, a respected doctor who in the past has claimed to have direct information about the illness affecting President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela.

“The people with a condition of this nature have difficulty eating and, of course, they end up with total deficit in their neurologic capacities.”

Rumors about Castro’s health have circulated consistently in social networks and the media. But the speculations intensified recently, to the point that word spread that he had died and that the Cuban government would make an official announcement to that effect.

Castro was last seen in public in March, during the visit to Cuba of Pope Benedict XVI. Since June, he has not written his opinion columns, called “Reflections.” He did not send any message or congratulation to Chávez for his recent election victory.

Castro is in his home in El Laguito, Havana, receiving constant and specialized medical care, Marquina said. The idea of the Cuban authorities and Castro’s family is to maintain him alive and far from public view, the doctor said.

“He could last weeks like that, but what I can say is that we’ll never again see him in public,” said Marquina in a telephone interview from Naples.

Castro receives no therapy to improve his condition because his neurological state does not allow it, Marquina added. Marquina described Castro’s condition as “very close to a neurovegetative state.”

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/10/18/3056621/fidel-castro-suffered-a-stroke.html#storylink=cpy
Title: Re: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: Kyle Ricky on October 19, 2012, 07:55:55 AM
He didn't die? Damn ..
Title: Re: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: Wineslob on October 19, 2012, 09:07:42 AM
Gee, that's too bad........ :whatever:
Title: Re: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: Undies on October 19, 2012, 09:11:49 AM
Nope.  I still don't care. 

I do hope the Pope lead Fido to Christ. 
Title: Re: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: JohnnyReb on October 19, 2012, 09:32:11 AM
Why ain't he getting some of that first class Micheal Moore Cuban free healthcare?
Title: Re: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: Gina on October 19, 2012, 09:41:14 AM
Strokin!

I stroke it to the east
 
And I stroke it to the west

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Title: Re: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: DefiantSix on October 19, 2012, 09:42:23 AM
Quote from: Kyle Ricky on October 19, 2012, 07:55:55 AM
He didn't die? Damn ..

You have to drive a stake through the heart of an evil bloodsucker like Fidel to get him to die. 
Title: Re: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: Chris_ on October 19, 2012, 09:50:09 AM
[youtube=640,480]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFV_HTEKj9M[/youtube]
Title: Re: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: CG6468 on October 19, 2012, 09:59:43 AM
Quote from: Kyle Ricky on October 19, 2012, 07:55:55 AM
He didn't die? Damn ..

Let's all shed a combined tearing and sobbing....

Title: Re: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: JohnnyReb on October 19, 2012, 10:42:10 AM
Quote from: Gina on October 19, 2012, 09:41:14 AM
Strokin!

I stroke it to the east
 
And I stroke it to the west

(http://images.catchsmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Dancing-Kids.gif)


Clarance Carter, Clarance Carter..........I'll skip the rest.
Title: Re: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: ColonelCarrots on October 20, 2012, 02:30:08 AM
He has outlived Saddam, Osama, Ghaddafi, he may even out live the second coming of Christ. You can't kill Fidel.

Fun Fact: My Great Grandfather Diego helped Fidel take over Cuba. He was a helicopter pilot.
Title: Re: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: Eupher on October 22, 2012, 04:45:12 PM
I'm posting this because I can't find the "Attempting to Give a Damn....Damn not Given" smiley.

 :muahaha:
Title: Re: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: DefiantSix on October 22, 2012, 04:58:31 PM
Quote from: Eupher on October 22, 2012, 04:45:12 PM
I'm posting this because I can't find the "Attempting to Give a Damn....Damn not Given" smiley.

 :muahaha:

You mean this one?

(http://usmilnet.com/smf/Smileys/default/GiveaDamn.gif)
Title: Re: Fidel Castro suffered a stroke, Venezuelan doctor says
Post by: Eupher on October 23, 2012, 08:27:23 AM
Quote from: DefiantSix on October 22, 2012, 04:58:31 PM
You mean this one?

(http://usmilnet.com/smf/Smileys/default/GiveaDamn.gif)

That's my boy! (uh...the smiley, of course!) :-)