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I hope he recovers fast!

"On his way to Alaska to tape his TV show, Tred Barta suffered a rare occurrence called a spinal stroke affecting his T2-T10 vertebrae. Since there are only 12 of these Thoracic bones, that’s a very large area. He is currently paralyzed from just below the chest down. Prognosis is way up in the air at the moment. Some medicos predict permanent paralysis while others have given him up to a 60-percent chance of at least partial recovery. His message to everyone is… Don’t take a single second of your life for granted."

Always such a shock and so sad to hear about something like that.

The only time I ever heard about Tred was Pat's interview with him and whatever anyone's opinion about Tred, there is no denying that he has a great love for the outdoors and bowhunting.

No matter our lifestyle, experience, or our geographic location, I feel we are all related.

Times like this makes us think.

hope he was taking his BP Pills.

This may cut back his Tuna fishing.

prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.

We only met once; he stopped and filmed at my Booth and he didn't know who I was.

get well soon!

Background Occlusive vascular lesions affecting the spinal cord (spinal stroke) are diagnostic challenges. As is the case for the more common cerebrovascular accident affecting cerebral circulation, an acute onset and a requirement to exclude hemorrhage are paramount concerns. The circulation to the spinal cord has unique features related to the elongated and multimeric anatomy of the cord that affect both mechanism and clinical presentation (see Images 1-3).

Pathophysiology The anterior spinal artery is a single long anastomotic channel that lies at the mouth of the anterior central sulcus and supplies the circulation to the anterior two thirds of the spinal cord (see Image 3). It gives origin to sulcal arteries that take an arching course to one or the other anterior gray horns. The posterior spinal arteries are smaller paired arteries lying just medial to the dorsal roots. The arterial supply of the spinal cord arises from the aorta and at its cephalad and caudal ends from tributaries of the subclavian and iliac arteries. Eight to ten unpaired anterior medullary arteries are branches of the larger afferent aorta and vertebral and iliac arteries. The largest anterior medullary artery, the great anterior medullary artery of Adamkiewicz, which is susceptible to occlusion with neurologic deficit, is located at the lumbar enlargement, usually at L2 on the left side (but may be at any point from T8 to L2).

Frequency United States Spinal cord infarction is not common, but only fragmentary or indirect data are available on incidence or prevalence. A large study showed that only 9 of 3784 autopsies revealed spinal cord infarction, with a rate of occurrence of 0.23% at death. Conversely, if spinal stroke is approximately 1.2% of strokes, an overall annual incidence of 12 in 100,000 can be estimated.

International International incidence is similar to that in the United States. Recent reports that describe patients developing spinal cord infarction in an increasing number of situations and pathologies would influence this because procedures ranging from major surgery to injections for epidural anesthesia, infections and especially meningitis, and medications (eg, zolmitriptan for migraine) vary in different countries.

Mortality/Morbidity The risk to life and its quality from spinal cord infarction is substantial because of the disability, which can be severe, with paraplegia, risk of pulmonary emboli, and risk of infection (eg, bladder, lungs, decubiti). However, no epidemiologic studies are available because of the relatively small number of patients affected.

Published series of reports of spinal cord infarction are relatively small ranging up to 36-44 patients. They find a mortality in the vicinity of 20-25% of patients admitted to hospital with spinal cord infarction (Cheshire, 1996; de la Barrera, 2001).

Best of luck Tred.

Matteo

Thank you Tred!

Don.

Good luck, Robb

Any news on his condition?

I pray that you'll have a speedy recovery. If anyone can handle this, it's you. Be strong and I hope to see you hunting and fishing soon.

Hyde

John

"Just got off phone with Tred Barta and wife Anni. He had packed to travel to Alaska for a bear hunt for his TV show. Put his bag in his truck, Returned to house and then on way back to truck felt loss of feeling in his left leg. Decided to walk up mountainside behind house to make sure he could handle the rigors of hunting in Alaska before getting on plane. Condition worsened, so he immediately went to doctor. Doctor ordered ambulance to take him to hospital where MRI, CT scan, etc determined he'd suffered a spinal "Stroke." Quite rare – afflicting approximately 12 of 100,000 people in the U.S. each year.

Within four hours, he had completely lost feeling in both legs up to a point halfway between his chest and navel.

Tred and Anni seem to be taking turns being supportive and dejected. Fortunately, they seem to balance each other that way. He will soon be transferred to Craig Rehab Center in Denver. Craig is a non-profit freestanding hospital that has been rated every year in the Top Ten Rehabilitation Hospitals by US News and World Report since the ratings began eighteen years ago. www.craighospital.org .

Though last night was tough, today finds some encouraging signs. He has been able to respond to stimulus causing his toes to curl. The paralysis has lowered to about navel level. He seems to have regained some slight sensation in his right leg. Results of blood and spinal fluid tests also seem encouraging.

I will continue to keep in touch with him and will pass along news as warranted so as to not have EVERYONE contacting him all the time. He seems remarkably positive and upbeat this morning. Keep them in your thoughts and please live YOUR life as though this could happen to you tomorrow!"

Dean Travis Clarke Executive Editor

Tink

Keep up the prayers!!!

Thanks to all on the Bowsite for your support.

Dan Harrison

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God Bless the man and his wife and family.

Much Aloha...

Fire

Scott

You inspired these kids to never, ever give up. May they inspire you now!! Thanks for all you've done for the kids.

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

I'll try to keep everybody updated!

Thanks Dan

There is only one way!! That's the Barta way. If anyone can beat this Tred can. We will keep praying for you.Earl

Always been a fan back from your "Off Shore Fishing" days. You schooled me well, and made me a my boat my way kind of guy, much to my sucess. Thanks for your guidance,live bait is the way to go!

My family and I wish you and Annie all the best and a most speedy and full recovery.

Best Regards,

Gary D. Eaton Point Judith, RI

Harley

Tink

Hearing your story brought back many tough memories but more importantly it has renewed what many of us already knew but had become complacent concerning that knowledge. Thanks for being courageous enough to take time to continue to teach us even as you face what lies ahead for you. I thank God in advance for what He will do in your life and what He has allowed you to do in ours. Love you bro and will continue to pray for you and your family!! Natural Dad

I just listened to his interview with Pat. No matter what you thought of him before this you need to listen to this. I think old Tred is a far better man then I am.

He has truly found what is important in life and I am sure no matter what happens he will make the best of it!

michael

One thing I know is that stuff like he is going through.....a positive outlook like he has will go a long way towards the outcome we all are hoping for!

Best of wishes to Tred and his family!