“I can’t remember a time in my life when I didn’t shake,” HCA Healthcare patient Roy Narunsky shared. “I struggle with simple things like pouring a cup of coffee and writing is next to impossible.” As a teenager, Roy was diagnosed with essential tremor (ET), a neurological disorder that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking. In its advanced stages, essential tremor can disrupt an individual’s ability to perform basic daily activities such as eating, drinking and getting dressed. Roy’s father lived his entire life with essential tremor and until recently, Roy believed he would do the same. At 55 years old, Roy recently underwent MRI-guided focused ultrasound treatment for his essential tremor at UCF Lake Nona Hospital. The Orlando, Florida hospital was the first hospital in Central Florida to offer non-invasive brain surgery to treat essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease. The innovative, scalpel-free therapy directs targeted sound wave energy deep into the brain, treating the tissue that causes a tremor. There is no surgical incision or anesthesia required and many patients experience immediate improvement. “Dr. Razack and everyone here [at UCF Lake Nona Hospital] has been so wonderful,” Roy said. “This is a beautiful hospital and we were grateful to find you. I’m really looking forward to not being frustrated any longer by the things I can’t do.” We extend our gratitude to the highly skilled care teams across HCA Healthcare who strive to give patients, like Roy, healthier tomorrows. For more information on focused ultrasound at HCA Florida Healthcare’s UCF Lake Nona Hospital, visit: https://bit.ly/4ePU7A3. #HealthierTomorrows #PositiveImpact
Randy Wadley 🦉
1mo
That's incredible to hear how Roy's life has been transformed thanks to the innovative treatment at UCF Lake Nona Hospital. So inspiring to see the positive impact that healthcare advancements can have on individuals like Roy. Wishing him continued improvement and wellness on his journey to a healthier tomorrow. ✨
Sherry Rogers RN
1mo
Has this been tested on CP patients?
What a heartwarming story
If you know someone who suffers from Essential Tremors- there is hope!
Love It. Thanks for sharing. Best
Amazing such a blessing for this gentleman.
Debbie Van Allen
1mo
Inspiring! Thank you for the joyous occasion for Roy. Good luck Roy and thanks HCA for caring for all these patients
Wow! Amazing what technology can do.
FLORABABY INFERTILITY CONSULTATION SERVICE- CEO
1moThank you for sharing ✨ Roy's inspiring story! The MRI-guided focused ultrasound treatment at UCF Lake Nona Hospital sounds cutting-edge. We understand the importance of 🎉 innovative medical technologies in improving patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing advanced reproductive healthcare. It’s wonderful to see such progress in the field of neurology, 🎇 bringing hope and new possibilities to many. Kudos to the HCA Healthcare team for their outstanding work!