Stroke

Recognizing signs of a stroke from the American Stroke Association: Use the letters in F.A.S.T. to spot a symptoms of a stroke

F.A.S.T. Warning Signs

• F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven?
   
• A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
   
• S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?
   
• T = Time to Call 911 – Stroke is an emergency. Every minute counts. Call 911 immediately. Note the time when any of the symptoms first appear.

Additional information on cardiovascular disease and stroke can be found here from the American Heart Association.