WE HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE, BUT IT IS REALLY WORTH REFRESHING OUR MEMORIES....

An email to remember!!!

I want everyone I know to know this, just in case it is me......or you!

A true story -

Susie is recouping at an incredible pace for someone who had a massive stroke - all because Sherry saw Susie stumble. That is the key that isn't mentioned below - and then she asked Susie the questions. So simple - this literally saved Susie's life - I received this very same e-mail the week Susie had her stroke. Some angel sent it to me and I did just what it said to do. Susie failed all three and I did call 911. Even though she had normal blood pressure readings and did not appear to be a stroke as she could converse to some extent with the Paramedics they took her to the hospital right away. I thank God for the sense to remember the 3 steps!
 
Read and Learn!
 
SOMETHING WE ALL NEED TO KNOW, IS IT A STROKE?
 
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.
 
If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 911 - 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.
 
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.
 
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