Identify a stroke

Hi all, Please read this, this is really important.

Susie stumbled and fell. Her friend, Sherry, saw this happen. Being very concerned, she had the insight to ask Susie 3 questions. Suzie failed  all 3
test-questions, so an ambulance was called. Even, though she had normal blood pressure readings and did not appear to be suffering a stroke (she could converse to some extent with the Paramedics )they took her to the hospital right away. Susie suffered brain damage after a massive stroke, but is recovering at an incredible pace.

So simple - this literally saved Susie's life - A stroke occurs when oxygen fails to reach some part of the brain. Sometimes symptoms of a stroke  are
difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim will suffer brain damage if people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke, and take action. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking the victim 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 ( e.g. "It is sunny out today").*

If he or she has trouble with *ANY* of these tasks, call an ambulance /a doctor / the hospital 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 now urge 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 that if everyone who gets this email sends it other people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved!

BE A FRIEND, AND SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE. It could save their lives and as you all know, a stroke changes the lives
of all family and friends around the victim, for years afterwards....