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Stroke Signs
You can save someone's life!
A cardiologist says that if you
make 10 people aware of this information, you can bet that at least one
life will be saved.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE - A true story
Susie is recouping at an incredible pace for someone who suffered a
massive stroke. And all because Sherry saw Susie stumble - - and then
she asked Susie 3 questions. So simple!
These 3 questions literally saved Susie's life. Susie failed all three so
"911" was called. Even though she had normal blood pressure readings, and
did not appear to be having a stroke as she could converse to some extent
with the Paramedics. They took her to the hospital right away.
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately,
lack of public awareness can spell disaster. The stroke victim may suffer
brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms. Now
doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple
questions:
* Ask the individual to SMILE.
* Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
* Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently: i.e.. It
is sunny out today.)
If he or she has trouble with ANY of these tasks, call 911 immediately and
describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
After discovering that a group of non-medical volunteers could identify
facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems, researchers urged the
general public to learn the three questions.
They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke Association's
annual meeting last February. Widespread use of this test could result in
prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke, and prevention of brain
damage.
BE A FRIEND --- SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE. It
could save a life.
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