When His Friend Stuck Out His Tongue, He Called An Ambulance. This Test Can Save Your Life!

Introduction

This could happen to anyone. It's important to read the following instructions carefully and remember this set of four questions, because it might just end up saving your life or the life of a friend!

It was a normal day at the office: Felix was going over the numbers with his colleague, Martin, when he noticed something didn't seem quite right. Martin's left eye was fluttering and when Felix asked if everything was alright, Martin answered inaudibly. But then Martin pulled himself together and returned to his desk. Three hours later, Martin was in hospital, he'd had a stroke and died the same day. If Felix had trusted his instincts, Martin might still have been alive today.

Martin's isn't a special case, strokes are often missed, which can be fatal because every minute really counts. It is best to get treatment within three hours of a stroke.

These four simple questions can help you identify a stroke and seek proper guidance:

#1 Ask the person to smile. If it is uneven, there is a good chance it could be stroke.

#2 Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence like, "It is very warm today." Slurred speech is another sign.

#3 Ask the person to lift their arms above their head.

#4 Ask the person to stick out his or her tongue. A skewed tongue could mean a stroke.

Conclusion

If the person you are concerned about has difficulty with any of these questions, call an ambulance immediately and describe all of their symptoms.

Over 20% of stroke victims die within four weeks of their attack, making it a serious cause of death. That's why remembering these four questions is so important. The test is also known as the "FAST-Test": Face, Arms, Speech, Time.

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