Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.
Spotting a stroke is the first step toward stopping it. If you can identify problems while giving this simple test, call 911 and seek medical attention immediately. Doing this could save your life or the life of someone you love. If you suspect a stroke, remember the Speech Test and act F.A.S.T.
F.A.S.T. – the Face, Arm, Speech Test. Remembering F.A.S.T. is an easy way to quickly identify the early warning signs of a stroke.
More ways to spot a stroke: ?
- Sudden weakness or numbness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side ?
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding ?
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes ?
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination ?
- Sudden, severe headache with no known cause ?
- Remember, every minute counts. Do not wait. Call 911.
Are you at risk for a stroke? Take the free assessment to see if you are at risk.
It is recommended that you speak with your primary physician about your risk factors of vascular and heart disease to see if one or more screening tests would be beneficial for you. While a doctor's order is not required to have a stroke screen done, it is required that your primary physician's contact information be provided before the stroke screen can be performed.
For more information on Stroke prevention, education, and life after a stroke visit www.strokeassociation.org.