Save a life. Know how to spot a stroke victim

This was passed to me by a very old friend.  Someone I have known since I was about 7 or 8 years of age, I guess.

He is my very close cousins's closest friend. That cousin, not quite 60, had a stoke just over 2 weeks ago and then a second one a few days later. He survived and is still in hospital having tests. He has lost the use of his left side but fortunately has full mental and speech faculties. This is still a devastating blow to him and his family, naturally. He was, it seems a reasonably healthy individual before the stroke. It happened out of the blue.

This is the message passed to me:

kind regards to all

Richard Charon

You may have received this already but it can’t do any harm to know

Stroke has a new indicator
They say if you e-mail this to ten people, you stand a chance of saving one life. Will you send this along?
 

Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue

I will continue to forward this every time it comes around!

STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters..... S. T. R.

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ...she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.

Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this.

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR. Read and Learn!

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. It is sunny out today.)R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: 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.

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.

I have done my part. Will you?

Love your heart, love your toothbrush

Love your heart, love your toothbrush

Bacteria in the mouth have been directly linked to heart attacks, says the UK's leading oral health charity. British Dental Health Foundation Researchers from the University at Buffalo* have labeled two types of bacteria - Tannerella Forsynthesis and Preventella Intermedia - as carrying a "statistically significant association with an increased risk of heart attack." The British Dental Health Foundation - launched National Smile Month on May 17 under the slogan 'Look after Yourself, Brush for Health' - has reminded the UK of the simple dental healthcare routine which can help keep the heart healthy. Foundation chief executive Dr Nigel Carter BDS LDS (RCS) said: "Gum disease has been linked to diabetes, strokes and pregnancy problems as well as heart disease, so it is vital to look after oral hygiene. "Almost all of us suffer from gum disease at some pint in our lives, but is easy to control it and prevent serious risks."A good oral health routine should include twice daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, cutting down how often you have sugary foods and drinks and visiting the dentist regularly, as often as the dentist recommends. Cleaning between the teeth is also important and should be done once-a-day using floss or interdental brushes." Researchers presented their findings in Miami at the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research. Scientists linked the number of bacteria in the mouth with higher risk of heart disease.