Brighton Publishing announces featured article by Andrew S. Bloom for Bethesda Hospital East

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Aug. 21, 2013 - PRLog -- CHANDLER (AZ)—Brighton Publishing LLC is pleased to announce author Andrew S. Bloom’s featured article which appears on the informational website for Bethesda Hospital East. In the article titled, “Against all Odds,” Mr. Bloom reveals the adversities associated with brain aneurysms and the benefits of maintaining a positive and constructive outlook throughout the entire recovery process. Mr. Bloom’s latest work, A Bleeding Brain (http://www.amazon.com/Bleeding-Brain-True-Story/dp/1621830284/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1373469322&sr=1-2&keywords=a+bleeding+brain%2C+andrew+s.+bloom) is currently distributed in print through Ingram, the world’s largest book distributor, and is available in both print and eBook format from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other leading book retailers worldwide. Production is currently being accelerated on Mr. Bloom’s second book, “After a Bleeding Brain,” and will be available in eBook format late-2013.

As a three-time stroke survivor, Andrew Bloom knows about overcoming odds. Mr. Bloom’s first stroke occurred at the age of twenty-one. He was diagnosed with a malformation of the blood vessels in the brainstem, and at the time, was told that surgery was not an option.

Over the next seventeen years, Mr. Bloom led a relatively normal life—relying on his determination, treatment and therapy, to make a full recovery.

Then, in August 2008, his brain began bleeding again.

“I had the classic stroke symptoms, paralysis on one side and slurred speech. It started gradually and became worse over a day or two,” recalls Bloom. “It was intense therapy; physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.”

Over the next few years, he looked for more solutions. He travelled to Arizona and underwent surgery to repair weakened blood vessels. While the surgery was successful, there was still some weakness in the smaller vessels in his brain. In August 2011, Mr. Bloom would suffer from a third brain bleed.

Today, Mr. Bloom has once again recovered from what he calls a “life changing event.” He has decided to share his message of survival and recovery with others, hoping to encourage them in meeting their own challenges.

“Anyone who has experienced a life-changing medical event can relate. It’s easy to become discourage. I just want to share the message, ‘don’t give up.’ Keep working toward recovery, one day at a time.”

~ Andrew S. Bloom

As the flagship of Bethesda Health, Inc., Bethesda Hospital East (http://www.bethesdaweb.com/grateful-patient-story#Against) is a fully accredited, community, not-for-profit hospital offering a full array of healthcare services through our Centers of Excellence. Bethesda Hospital East opened its doors in 1959 with 70 beds, a medical staff of 32 physicians, 65 employees and a mission to serve the community.

Author Andrew S. Bloom grew up in Plainview, New York, and after graduating from Adelphi University in 1992, found himself moving to the sunshine state of Florida. Currently, he resides in West Palm Beach, Florida, with his wife, Caroline, their children, Ryan and Samantha, and their dog Oreo. In May 2012, Mr. Bloom published his inspiring story in his book, “A Bleeding Brain.” Earlier this year, he began taking his message on the road, speaking to local groups about recovery and overcoming challenges, including the Bethesda Stroke Club.