BE FAST
Use the BE FAST acronym to remember stroke warning signs. If you notice or experience any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately. Risk factors such as age, genetics, gender and race cannot be controlled. However, there are several risk factors that you can control. If your health care provider has already identified that you have any of these risk factors, it is very important to create a plan to help reduce your risk of stroke.
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FACE - Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
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ARMS - Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
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SPEECH - Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is his/her speech slurred or strange?
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TIME - If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately!