Doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions. Remember them with the acronym STR.

Why is this useful? Sometimes a person may stumble for no reason – or blame it on new shoes or tripping. To check if they might have had a mini-stroke, use this test.

1. Identify a Stroke – S

Ask the individual to SMILE.

2. Identify a Stroke – T

Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (Eg “It is sunny out today.”)

3. Identify a Stroke – R

Ask the person to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

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

A Final Test

A final test which can be helpful – ask them to stick out their – if the tongue is ‘crooked’, that is, if it goes to one side or the other, that can also be an indication of a stroke.

Is this true? Well, it comes from a cardiologist and it smacks of common sense to me. I think it could save a life.

Let me know what you think in the comments.

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