Health Strokes - You may save a life - Know What is STR ?

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YOU MAY SAVE A  LIFE BY KNOWING THIS SIMPLE INFORMATION :


RECOGNIZING A STROKE :

Please remember the '3' steps, STR ( S for Smile , T for Talk , R for Raise both Arms )

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. 
The stroke victim may suffer severe 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:

• S - Ask the individual to SMILE.
  
• T - Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
        ( i.e. Mobile Phone )
  
• R - Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
  

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

        Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is
        "crooked", if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the
symptoms and ask for immediate medical help.