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Maryland Woman's Panama Stroke Sparks Medevac Race Home
19 Jun
Summary
- Maryland woman suffered a stroke and stroke while vacationing in Guatemala.
- Medical costs have reached $45,000, with insurance not accepted by the hospital.
- The woman is making progress and is set to return via medevac on Sunday.
A woman from Maryland is scheduled to return to the United States on Sunday via medevac following a severe medical emergency abroad. Kalin Rytina, from Carroll County, experienced a stroke while vacationing in Guatemala, with her condition deteriorating during a layover in Panama, necessitating hospitalization.
Doctors diagnosed Rytina with two blood clots in her neck arteries, leading to the stroke. Her family has been by her side in Panama, incurring significant out-of-pocket expenses. The hospital in Panama has not accepted her health insurance, accumulating $45,000 in medical bills so far.
An online fundraiser has garnered over $35,700 to support the family's costs. Recent updates indicate Rytina is showing improvement, able to sit up and move, with her brain swelling decreasing. She is expected to require intensive rehabilitation upon her return to the U.S.
