Stroke Symptoms

By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke.

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Use the letters in "F.A.S.T." to spot stroke signs and know when to call 9-1-1.

Face Drooping

Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven or lopsided?

Arm Weakness

Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech

Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.

Time to Call 9-1-1

If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately.

Additional Symptoms of Stroke

If someone shows any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 or emergency medical services immediately.

Sudden Numbness

 Sudden NUMBNESS or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body

Sudden Confusion

 Sudden CONFUSION, trouble speaking or understanding speech

Sudden Trouble Seeing

 Sudden TROUBLE SEEING in one or both eyes

Sudden Trouble Walking

 Sudden TROUBLE WALKING, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

Sudden Severe Headache

 Sudden SEVERE HEADACHE with no known cause

Be prepared

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After Calling 911

Receiving timely stroke treatment is an important step to recovery. Learn why:

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