Identifying the Early Signs of Stroke

Identifying the Early Signs of Stroke

Recognizing the early signs of a stroke is very important. Thankfully, they are fairly easy to learn and identify.
F.A.S.T.

F.A.S.T. is an acronym to help you remember the early signs of a stroke.

Face drooping. One side of the face droops or is numb. When asked to smile, the person’s smile looks uneven.
Arm weakness. One arm will feel weak or numb. When asked to raise both arms, one of the person’s arms will drift downward.
Speech difficulty. The person will have trouble speaking. Speech will sound slurred, or the words will be hard to understand. When asked to repeat a simple sentence like “The sky is blue,” the person will have trouble repeating it correctly.
Time to call. If the person shows any of the above symptoms, call emergency number. Even if the symptoms go away, get an ambulance and get the person to a hospital. Take note of the time when the symptoms first appear