“Memorize the warning signs of a stroke:
The acronym FAST can help.
F: Face drooping. Can the person smile? Is the smile uneven?
A: Arm weakness. Is one arm weak or numb? If the person raises both arms, does one drift down?
S: Speech difficulty. Is the person’s speech slurred? Can they repeat simple sentences you give them?
T: Time to call an ambulance. If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call an ambulance. Check the time so you know when the symptoms began.”
Source:
Memorize the warning signs of a stroke. Daily Health Tip. 15 February 2018. Harvard Medical School.
HEALTH INSIGHT. FEBRUARY 2018