How to Recognize Stroke Symtoms FAST
5.14.14Face Drooping:
Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop or is it
numb?
Arm Weakness:
Ask the person to raise both arms. Is one arm weak or numb? Does one arm drift
downward?
Speech Difficulty:
Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “the sky is blue.” Is the sentence
repeated correctly? Are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand?
Time to Call 911:
If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call
911 immediately!
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