THINK YOU ARE HAVING A STROKE?
CALL 911/000 IMMEDIATELY!
F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot the signs, you'll know that you need to call 911/000 for help right away. F.A.S.T. is:
 | Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the
person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven? |
 | Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise
both arms. Does one arm drift downward? |
 | Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or
hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "The
sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly? |
 | Time to call 911/000 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even
if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the hospital
immediately. Check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms
appeared. |
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Courtesy of American Heart and Stroke Associations:
Use this link to learn more stroke warning signs and symptoms:
http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/WarningSigns/Learn-More-Stroke-Warning-Signs-and-Symptoms_UCM_451207_Article.jsp
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