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- wineguruchgo - 04-19-2005
I normally don't post stuff like this on this board, but I thought this was an important topic.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE - A true story
Sally is recouping at an incredible pace for someone with a massive stroke all because Sherry saw Sally stumble - - that is a key that isn't mentioned below -- and then she asked Sally the 3 questions. So simple - - this literally saved Sally's life. Some angel sent it to Sally's friend, and they did just what it said to do. Sally 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. 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:
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*Ask the individual to SMILE.
*Ask him or 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.
- wondersofwine - 04-20-2005
Thanks, Wineguru.