A neurologist says if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke. The trick is getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
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
Bystanders can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
Smile: Ask the individual to SMILE.
Talk: Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE coherently -- something like: "It is sunny out today."
Raise both arms: Ask him | 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.
New Sign of a Stroke: Stick out Your Tongue
Another 'sign' of a stroke: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is "crooked," if it goes to one side or the other , that is also an indication of a stroke.
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