Acting F.A.S.T. Saves Lives
Understand the Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
FACE - Does one side of the face droop? Ask the person to smile.
ARMS - Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
SPEECH - Is speech slurred? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Is the sentence repeated correctly?
TIME - if the person shows any of these symptoms, CALL 911, or get to the hospital immediately.