COVID-19, Heart Attack & Stroke: The Incredible Story of San Diego Recovery

After a three-month hospitalization with COVID-19, during which he suffered a heart attack and stroke, 61-year-old Hector Reinoso was discharged from La Jolla Hospital in San Diego on July 24, writes NBC San Diego.

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“Three long months in the hospital with sadness and uncertainty,” said Reynoso’s daughter, Bridget.

Reynoso, 61, is an energetic, positive man who loves his grandchildren.

“They are my life, they are my stars,” that’s what grandpa says about them.

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The Reinoso family was not surprised when Hector continued to work during the pandemic as he was considered an important worker and was always dedicated to his work. However, everything changed dramatically when he fell ill.

“The last day he was home, he started coughing up blood,” Bridget said, “that’s when we really got scared and thought, we need to take him to the hospital now.”

On May 6, Hector was admitted to the intensive care unit in La Jolla after testing positive for COVID-19, but what followed came as a shock to the Reinoso family.

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“After three days in the intensive care unit, he had a heart attack and was clinically dead for four minutes,” Bridget said.

Hector suffered a heart attack and also suffered a minor stroke.

“All of these events were devastating for the family because we couldn’t be there,” Bridget said. “You know, I think it's easier if families can be there physically and provide support or just feel like you're closer to your loved one.”

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Due to hospital regulations, visitors were not allowed during the pandemic. Despite the fact that the man was physically separated from his wife, children and grandchildren, his family constantly called him and encouraged him.

“The thing that really got me through this journey and keeping my spirits up was that I was going to get through it all,” Reynoso said.

On June 6, Reynoso was transferred to a specialized hospital as he began to recover. On July 24, Hector was discharged from the hospital. He said he and his entire family tested negative for COVID-19.

“I’m still struggling, but you know, you gradually get stronger,” Reynoso said.

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His recovery will be a long process while he heals from the effects of the virus, heart attack and stroke. Bridget said her father is working to regain strength and balance so he can walk and breathe without the aid of an oxygen tube.

“He's getting better thanks to the nurses, the doctors, who fight alongside the patients every day,” Bridget said.

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She hopes her father's story motivates other families who are fighting the coronavirus to stay positive and keep fighting. She also encourages all healthy people to abide by all proper guidelines during a pandemic.

“I am living proof that even in these conditions, you can still win,” Reynoso said.

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