[W126 Coupe] Fw: Recognizing a Stroke - with correction!

[Dick Spellman]

The analogy is correct but not endorsed or confirmed per the attached web
page.

I think it's a great, simple test and I'd personally follow it as described
because it's so simple to remember the 3 questions smile, arms, repeat a
phrase.

The actual symptoms of a stroke are described on this page and are germane
to someone who is experiencing a stroke assuming they have retained the
cognitive skills to realize 'they' are having a stoke and take immediate
action.

The simple 3 questions asked by a third person makes great sense to me but,
again this has not 'as yet' been endorsed by the AHA.

I hope my corrections to my previous post are clearly understood.

Thanks,

Dick

http://www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3032226
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Dick Spellman 
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 6:25 PM
Subject: Recognizing a Stroke


Just as an FYI, I received this and thought it important to share.



Regards,



Dick



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) (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, you could save their lives.


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