On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:34:50 -0700, "Saudade"
wrote:


"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message
news:q9m5k.38336$lE3.18530@trnddc05...

S * Ask the individual to SMILE.

At ASA does NOT endorse this.
http://www.americanheart.org/present...tifier=3032226


Actually, they haven't taken a position either way. The STR procedure
is a simple way to check for unexpected one-sided weakness in a person
- which is often a stroke indicator.

If you read the procedures at the American Heart site, you'll find
these two lines (paraphrased):
Sudden loss of coordination
Call 9-1-1 immediately if you experience symptoms!

If you lose coordination, let's hope there's someone available to call
911 for you...