It's tough. A big sudden stroke that wipes you out seems better than a lot of other options, if it gets you quick. None of us live forever, anyway.

I think of a relative who died from a heart attack and was dead before he hit the ground. He died doing what he loved - being pissed at his lawn mower - and probably had no idea what was happening before it was done. That doesn't sound bad, either.

I guess my personal take is if you're recognizing the symptoms and there are other people around, it's likely not going to get you so neatly, in which case it's better to get to the hospital as fast as possible.