A bit of wisdom from my dad

Symptoms of a stroke (a true story)
Susie is recuperating 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.

This literally saved Susie's life - - Susie failed all
three so 911 was called. Even though she had normal
blood pressure readings and did not appear to be
having 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
questions!

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 individualto SMILE.

2. *Ask him or herto RAISE BOTH ARMS.

3. *Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE.

If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks,
call 9-1-1immediately 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.