>RECOGNIZING A STROKE - A true story

>RECOGNIZING A STROKE - A true story
>
>Susie is recouping at an incredible pace for someone with a massive
>stroke
>all because Sherry saw Susie stumble - -that is the key that isn't
>mentioned
>below - and then she asked Susie the 3 questions. So simple - - this
>literally saved Susie's life - - Some angel sent it to Suzie's friend
>and
>they did just what it said to do.  Suzie failed all three so 911 was
>called.
>Even though she had normal blood pressure readings and did not appear
>to be
>a stroke as she could converse to some extent with the Paramedics they
>took
>her to the hospital right away.  Thank God for the sense to remember
>the 3
>steps!
>
>Read and Learn!
>
>
>Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify.
>Unfortunately, the
>lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain
>damage
>when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.  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) (ie. It is
>sunny
>out today)
>
>If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1
>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 prevent brain damage.
>
>A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10
>people,
>you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
>
>BE A FRIEND AND SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH  AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE.
>could
>save their lives

>
>Susie is recouping at an incredible pace for someone with a massive
>stroke
>all because Sherry saw Susie stumble - -that is the key that isn't
>mentioned
>below - and then she asked Susie the 3 questions. So simple - - this
>literally saved Susie's life - - Some angel sent it to Suzie's friend
>and
>they did just what it said to do.  Suzie failed all three so 911 was
>called.
>Even though she had normal blood pressure readings and did not appear
>to be
>a stroke as she could converse to some extent with the Paramedics they
>took
>her to the hospital right away.  Thank God for the sense to remember
>the 3
>steps!
>
>Read and Learn!
>
>
>Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify.
>Unfortunately, the
>lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain
>damage
>when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.  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) (ie. It is
>sunny
>out today)
>
>If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1
>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 prevent brain damage.
>
>A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10
>people,
>you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
>
>BE A FRIEND AND SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH  AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE.
>could
>save their lives