Mom sent me this tonight, and although it has a little of that forwarded email mush crap, the core of the message is very true and worth passing on.

Neurologists can totally reverse the effects of a stroke if they can get to the patient within 3 hrs of onset.

The tough part is getting a stroke recognized & diagnosed.


A True Story . . .

Suzie didn't appear to be having a stroke.

She could converse, to some extent, with the paramedics & her blood pressure readings were normal.

Luckily, they took her straight to the hospital anyway, where she is now recovering at an incredible pace for someone who suffered a massive stroke.

All because her friend, Sherry, saw her stumble & asked her 3 simple questions:

1) SMILE FOR ME.
2) RAISE YOUR ARMS.
3) SAY SOMETHING SIMPLE. (i.e. It's 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.


Use of This Test Results In Prompt Diagnosis & Treatment of Stroke & Prevention of Brain Damage

Doctors say bystanders can recognize a stroke by asking these three simple questions to identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems.


They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke Association's annual meeting, last February.

A cardiologist urges the public to learn these tree simple questions, & says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people, you can bet that at least one life will be saved...