Recognizing A Stroke

RyanMalpiede

RyanMalpiede

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RECOGNIZING A STROKE

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 911 was called.

Even though she had normal blood pressure readings and did not appear to be
having a stroke
since 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!

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:

*Ask the individual to SMILE.

*Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

*Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (coherently). (For example,
"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.
 
This is a fairly standard set of tests. It is a hell of a lot better than nothing.

I had a friend who had a stroke while he was playing raquetball (he was only 32). At first he couldn't stand up and had to sit, then he couldn't sit he had to lie down. The paramedics came and took him to the hospital. The idiot ER doctor couldn't believe that such a young healthy guy had a stroke. My friend had good training and had to convince the doctor it was a stroke. He had to make the guy check his blood pressure in both arms to see that they were very different. Then my friend went into a coma for several days. He's had to use a wheelchair for the past 23 year.
 
Jeff Clark said:
This is a fairly standard set of tests. It is a hell of a lot better than nothing.

I had a friend who had a stroke while he was playing raquetball (he was only 32). At first he couldn't stand up and had to sit, then he couldn't sit he had to lie down. The paramedics came and took him to the hospital. The idiot ER doctor couldn't believe that such a young healthy guy had a stroke. My friend had good training and had to convince the doctor it was a stroke. He had to make the guy check his blood pressure in both arms to see that they were very different. Then my friend went into a coma for several days. He's had to use a wheelchair for the past 23 year.
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What's even more unbelievable is the doctor was stupid enough to question this. My father blew a brain ayneurism at 36 and died 4 days before I was born. I am 43 and need a PET scan, but can't get one because I keep getting turned down for solo health insurance. :grumpy:
 
If the individual fails the test, it well may be an indication of stroke. However, if he/she passes the test, this is not evidence that the person did NOT have a stroke--the affected area of the brain may not have anything to do with facial muscle tone, language, etc.

It is still better than nothing, as Mr. Clark said.
 
Hi All-

Many have also suggested chewing two aspirins at the first sign of a stroke or heart attack to assist cardiac/circulatory function.

~ Blue Jays ~
 
RyanMalpiede said:
*Ask the individual to SMILE.

*Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

*Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (coherently). (For example,
"It is sunny out today.")
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1. Hillary Clinton- stroke victim.

2. Larry Flynt- stroke victim.

3. George W. Bush- stroke victim.
 
Ryan, that is very good information and it is better than nothing. My next door neighbor had a mini stroke BUT looking back there were signs that something was wrong. Thanks! :o
 
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