A doting husband saved his wife's life on their wedding anniversary - after she suffered a deadly stroke. Catherine Fahey, 34, feels ''lucky to be alive'' after her husband spotted her face was drooping and after giving her a fireman's lift over his shoulder- rushed her to the nearest hospital.
The 34-year-old mum and fitness enthusiast was in bed asleep on their 13th anniversary, when her husband Kyle Fahey, 34, a lead maintenance engineer, noticed something was seriously wrong. At 1am on the September 19, 2022, he had woken his wife to let her know the kids were in bed but noticed her mouth had sagged significantly on the left side, and her speech was slurred.
Acting quickly, Kyle had to carry his wife into their car and sped to hospital after being told an ambulance would take two hours. Doctors told the pair Catherine was having a stroke and administered vital medication, alteplase, which works most effectively within the first four-hour window.
