David Levy

Hi Guys:

I don't know how many of your are aware of this...but...let's keep
David and Wendee in our thoughts.

Unk Rod

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Hello all,

I have some bad news to report
regarding David Levy. First of all, as a
physician I would never disclose private
confidential information. On talking
with Wendee (David's wife) this morning,
as the "news" is already out, she stated
it is OK to inform all of you of the
current status and thus avoid
speculation and misinformation.
David had a right hemisphere stroke
sometime in past week. It is a deep
white matter tissue stroke, so symptoms
were actually somewhat subtle, but CT
scan is clear, he did have a stroke. The
good news is ultrasound shows no
significant blockages in carotid
arteries, so no surgery is needed. An
MRA scan is tomorrow looking for any
hidden issues such as aneurysm's etc. He
is on aspirin, and recovering.
He had been recovering from spinal
surgery from October, had a setback with

a bout of tachycardia, set of by a
respiratory problem. He was nearly
recovered from all of this when the
Stroke occurred. I had the pleasure of
visiting David and Wendee at their home
just 2 weeks ago, and at that time David
was finally feeling well and getting his
strength back, in fact we observed
together most of the night.
Fortunately, though he has some left
arm weakness, the prognosis should be
good. (pending further studies).
Recovery should ensue (yet again for
him), and aspirin therapy may be all
that is needed. It is always hard to
discuss a close friend dispassionately,
but I will speak for all here and wish
him a speedy recovery, and an end to a
seemingly long string of health setbacks
he has had to endure. Our thoughts go
Wendee as well, who as I am sure you
understand, is worried sick and has her
hands full.
Please do not flood her mailbox with
e-mails as she is really quite busy
right now, but cards of sympathy by
close friends out there I am sure will
be appreciated by David and Wendee.

Mario Motta, MD