Having a Stroke?

How To Know If A Friend Or
Loved-One Is Having A Stroke

Would you be able to recognize if someone nearby was having a stroke? Here are three simple questions you can ask a person to determine whether he or she may be having a stroke:

1. Ask the person to smile.
2. Ask the person to raise both arms.
3. 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. Do Not Wait! A stroke victim may suffer brain damage if people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke and act accordingly.

Researchers presenting their findings at the American Stroke Association’s meeting stated that widespread use of this test could help in the diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage. For more information go to: www.amh.org/healthsrv/stroke_recognize.htm