A stroke is an urgent medical matter. The stroke victim needs immediate medical attention. That calls for swift decision-making and movement on your part.
To assist individuals in recalling the most typical stroke warning signals and taking appropriate action, the medical community created a straightforward test using the abbreviation F.A.S.T. Give them this test if you believe they are having a stroke:
F = Face — Invite the subject to grin. Does the Face sag on one side? The smile, is it even? It is a symptom of facial numbness or paralysis.
A = Arms — To raise both arms, request the person. Does one arm sag to the ground? Can one arm be raised higher than the other? That signals weakness on one side of their body.
S = Speech — Ask them to recite a short phrase. Do they use slurs? Did their address come out as odd? Could they repeat it? Stroke symptoms include speech difficulties.
T = Time — If the person fails any part of the test, note the time and get help. Call 9-1-1 immediately. Let them know when you gave this test so they can estimate the length of the stroke.
"During the initial phases of a stroke, time is paramount. Therefore, Dr. Drewry urges getting the patient to the closest E.R. as soon as feasible.
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