It only takes a minute to read this...
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 then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE WITH "S - T - R"
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe 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:
S * Ask the individual to SMILE
T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (e.g., It is sunny out today)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
Extra Sign of a Stroke: "Stick out Your Tongue"
Another "sign" of a stroke is this: Ask the person to "stick" out his tongue.. If the tongue is "crooked," if it goes to one side or the other, this also is an indication of a stroke.
I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on tv, so I invite all medical professionals to add their comments. If they agree with the foregoing, I encourage them to post the advice in their anterooms and examining rooms so patients and others will have a chance to become "stroke conscious."
Yohanon
Yohanon.Glenn @ gmail.com
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