>
> Susie is recuperating at an incredible pace for someone who had a
massive
>
> stroke - all because Sherry saw Susie stumble - -(that is the key that
> isn't mentioned below) - and she then asked Susie the 3 questions. So
> simple - - this literally saved Susie's life - -
> I had received this informative e-mail the week Susie had her stroke.
> Susie failed all three questions, and I called 911. Even though Susie
> had normal blood pressure readings and it 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. I thank God for the sense to remember the 3 steps!
>
>
> Read the following and learn how to help recognize a possible stroke
> victim!
>
>
> SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO KNOW. IS IT A STROKE?
>
>
> 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 / her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
>
>
> *Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE.
>
>
> 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.
> IT COULD SAVE A LIFE!!
>
>
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