“This patient has three cerebral aneurysms,” “At present, being able to manage most daily activities independently is no small feat.” Over the course of Dr. Pan Xingming’s more than ten years of clinical practice, Ms. Wu’s case has been nothing short of “rare.” Her successful recovery would not have been possible without the dedicated care of the medical team, but the heartfelt support of her daughter, Xiao Li, has been an even more crucial factor.
 

On July 13, Ms. Wu suffered a cerebral artery rupture due to hypertension and has remained in a minimally conscious state ever since. That day was only the second day of summer vacation for Xiao Li, who had traveled to Huaiyin to visit his mother. The ICU door separated the mother and daughter. After being transferred to Ward 102 at Nanjing Zijin Hospital, Ms. Wu’s condition gradually improved following comprehensive wake‑promoting therapy. Her daughter, Xiao Li, helps her mother take daily walks, and the other patients in the ward have all come to know them. “Eyes that have shed tears are brighter, and hearts that have bled are stronger…” Xiao Li likes to offer her mother words of encouragement. Although Ms. Wu has difficulty communicating, she keeps every word her daughter says close to her heart. By late August, her right‑side hemiplegia had largely resolved. Can walk on its own now!