Simple Rules to Identify a Stroke {Insp}

"Three Simple Rules to Identify a Stroke"

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke
victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the
effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was
getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed and
getting to the patient within 3 hours which is tough.

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
then 9-1-1 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:

1. *Ask the individual to SMILE.

2. *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

3. *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 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. Keep it in your mind! You never
know when and if you're going to need it.
Received on Sun Dec 4 08:22:04 2005