got this in my email, and it makes so much sense I am posting it..


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Symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness can spell 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 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 a prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent possible brain damage.

A cardiologist stated that if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people, you can bet at least one life will be saved. Tell as many people as possible about this. It could save their lives!

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Thanks Lou, That could be very useful.

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Last week, in the Big Brother Brasil a woman (46 yrs old) had a stroke!!! One of the partcipants is doctor and saw the signals... she was quickly removed. She was in the ICU until yesterday. Poor lady!

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my mom had several mini strokes... things that only SHE noticed for the most part.. but one in particular was frightening to see.. one side of her face dropped... slurred speech.. but by the time i got ready to get her to the hospitol (which we did btw) her face was back to normal.. very STRANGE to witness..

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