Detecting a Stroke - Is there now a 4th method?

You may or may not have seen on Facebook, read in email or any number of other methods that there is now a "fourth" method to detect a stroke. We are here to set the story straight....

The full explanation is here: http://www.snopes.com/medical/disease/stroke.asp

But for those of you who want to skip reading everything, the simple answer is

* The average person is better to stick to the original 3 methods of determining a stroke which are:
1. Smile
2. Raise both arms
3. Speak a simple sentence.

And the most important thing in the event that you believe someone is having a stroke, GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY!

Hopefully this will set the story straight on the signs to determine a stroke. We will continue to keep you informed. If you would like updates from us, Friend us on Facebook or follow us on twitter so you can get information like this without checking back regularly.