Identify Stroke Symptoms FAST
F |
Face |
Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face drop? |
A |
Arms |
Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? |
S |
Speech |
Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange? |
T |
Time |
If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately. |
Call 9-1-1 Immediately if you observe any of the symptoms above. Make note of the time the first symptom occurred. Treatment decisions are frequently made based on this information.