The Brief
- Sergeant Danny Beckworth with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office partners with UTHealth Houston’s Dr. Anjil Sharrief to promote stroke prevention and recovery.
- Beckworth’s active lifestyle – including jiu-jitsu, running and cycling – is key to his recovery and prevention.
- Early intervention was crucial in Beckworth’s stroke recovery a decade ago.
HOUSTON – Sergeant Danny Beckworth suffered a stroke about 11 years ago, but has since made a full recovery, thanks to early intervention and a commitment to an active lifestyle.
Sergeant survives stroke
The backstory:
Beckworth experienced dizziness and balance issues, leading to a stroke diagnosis. He called the dispatcher at his office, who immediately suspected his slurring words were due to a stroke. His colleagues quickly responded and escorted him to the hospital.
Beckworth’s stroke was caused by swelling in the cerebellum, which affected his balance and required surgical intervention. He was rushed from a hospital in Sugar Land to Houston, where he was assigned a physician from UTHealth Houston.…