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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 three hours, which is tough. It only
takes a minute to read this.
Thank God for the sense to remember the three 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. Is
it 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.
Be a friend and share this article with as many friends as
possible, you could save their lives.
Let your friends know.
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