LATEST ACRONYM
FOR STROKE SYMPTOMS
F A S T
Face.
Ask the person to smile. A stroke can cause
one side of the face to droop. Abrupt
dimming of vision or a sudden, severe
headache with no known cause are also
warning signs.
Arms.
Ask the person to raise both arms. If one
arm drifts downward, that could signal a
stroke, which can trigger weakness, numbness
or paralysis of an arm or leg, particularly
on one side of the body.
Speech.
Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.
Stroke victims may slur their words, have
trouble speaking or understanding speech, or
not be able to talk at all.
Time.
If the person has any of these symptoms,
call emergency services. Stroke is a
life-or-death emergency in which every
minute counts.
Useful Tip
Two
months ago I suffered a stroke and luckily got to the hospital before it
did all that much damage. In my wallet I had a list of all medicines I
take, the dosage and when I take them. I also had a business card in my
wallet from each doctor I see and on the back the meds each doctor
prescribed. Within minutes of arriving at the hospital, the treating
doctors were notified and the delay was cut very short. I recovered
quickly and back to the daily life as before…..just something to pass
on……Joe