Kris Burford survives stroke misdiagnosed as migraine, highlights urgent care need
Kris Burford, 30, experienced a stroke while teaching and was initially misdiagnosed at Caboolture Hospital as having a migraine. After her symptoms worsened, a CT scan revealed a blood clot blocking one side of her brain, which fortunately dispersed on its own, leading to minimal damage. Burford's case highlights the importance of timely stroke treatment.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 20:00 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 20:10 UTC
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