A brain aneurysm rupture is a life-altering and shocking experience that Dr. David Langer, a neurosurgeon from Lenox Hill Hospital, is well aware of as he treats brain aneurysm patients on a regular basis. But caring for his patients took a new meaning after he survived a skiing accident that resulted in a broken neck. Thankfully, Dr. Langer made a full recovery and is now sharing his story with the Brain Aneurysm Foundation’s Executive Director, Christine Buckley. Listen as he shares his tools for success and tells how his patient journey has impacted him as a neurosurgeon.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Christine Buckley introduces Dr. David Langer. A neurosurgeon and Brain Aneurysm Foundation medical board member from Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
00:32 Dr. Langer talks about his career as a neurosurgeon?
01:11 Dr. Langer talks about what is unique or challenging about treating brain aneurysms?
06:20 Dr. Langer talks about how AI (artificial intelligence) may help to monitor unruptured brain aneurysms?
08:10 Introduction to Dr. Langer’s neck injury story.
09:53 Dr. Langer describes how his neck injury occurred.
14:07 After having his injury, Christine asks Dr. Langer if it changed his approach with dealing with his patients.
17:06 Dr. Langer emotionally reflects upon how all the other professionals (nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapist, etc.) played a major role in his care and how he had a blind spot on what they did until he became a patient.
23:53 Dr. Langer talks about how meditation played a positive role in his recovery and helped him become a better person

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