2025年1月15日 · Do you know the BE FAST stroke acronym? Seek immediate attention for sudden loss of balance, eye or vision changes, slurring, facial droopiness and limb weakness.

2022年11月8日 · The FAST acronym helps individuals identify the main symptoms of stroke, which include facial drooping, arm weakness, and slurred speech. If any of these are present, it is time to...

2024年4月18日 · FAST for Stroke Symptoms. Experts use the acronym FAST to remind people how to recognize the signs of a stroke and what to do. FAST stands for: Face. Tell the person to smile.

2024年11月4日 · While stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, few people know the signs. Use the acronym BE FAST to remember the signs of stroke, and what to do if someone near you is experiencing them.

2024年10月24日 · What are the signs of stroke in men and women? Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.

F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of a stroke. Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand?

If you or someone with you is experiencing these or other stroke symptoms, urgent medical evaluation and treatment are needed. Check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared. Call 911 even if the symptoms go away.

2024年6月17日 · When it comes to recognizing and reacting to a possible stroke, just remember to be FAST -- looking for face drooping, arm weakness, and speech difficulties, then noting the time...