Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke is the first step to ensuring medical help is received immediately. For each minute a stroke goes untreated and blood flow to the brain continues to be blocked, a person loses about 1.9 million neurons. This could mean that a person’s speech, movement, memory, and so much more can be affected.
FAST is an easy way to remember and identify the most common symptoms of a stroke. Recognition of stroke and calling 9-1-1 will determine how quickly someone will receive help and treatment. Getting to a hospital rapidly will more likely lead to a better recovery.
Use FAST To Remember The Warning Signs Of A 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 their speech slurred or strange? |  |
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TIME: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately. |  |
Click FAST Presentation_Stoke to view the entire fact sheet for more information.
Courtesy of http://www.stroke.org
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