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 ...
An effective approach to recognizing and responding to a stroke is "FAST." FAST is an acronym that stands for face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties, and time to call emergency services. The FAST stroke approach serves as a critical tool that can help you quickly recognize the warnin...
The Stroke Foundation and health experts emphasise that 80% of strokes are preventable, with timely identification being crucial. Using tools like the FAST acronym (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to call 000) and promoting regular health checks in Aboriginal and Torres Strait...