Experts use the acronym FAST to remind people how to recognize the signs of a stroke and what to do. FAST stands for: Face (seeing if the face droops), Arms (seeing if one arm is weaker), Speech (listening for slurred or unusual words), and Time (every minute counts, so call 911 ...
Experts use the acronym FAST to remind people how to recognize the signs of a stroke and what to do. FAST stands for: Face (seeing if the face droops), Arms (seeing if one arm is weaker), Speech (listening for slurred or unusual words), and Time (every minute counts, so call 911 ...
A stroke is underway when something interrupts the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. There are a few ways that can happen, including through a blocked or ruptured blood vessel. Strokes occur suddenly and can quickly lead to disability—and sometimes even death. They’re also are quite ...
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the signs and risk factors for stroke. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for adults. More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a...
To recognize the signs of stroke, remember the acronym FAST: Face: Does the face droop on one side when the person tries to smile? Arms: Is one arm lower when the person tries to raise both arms? Speech: Can the person repeat a simple sentence? Is speech slurred or hard to understand...
Only about two out of three Americans can correctly identify at least one warning sign of stroke. To improve that statistic there is a quick and easy acronym— F.A.S.T., which stands for: F—Face Drooping A—Arm Weakness S—Speech Difficulty ...