The acronym F.A.S.T. means:

Face — Does one side of the face droop? Ask the person to smile.
Arm — 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 and get to the hospital immediately.

Download Stroke Tools and Tips

The following materials have been provided to help raise awareness about stroke.

Useful Stroke Links

Find more support, information, and resources from the following organizations.

• National Stroke Association (NSA)
  National Stroke Association's mission is to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke by developing compelling education and programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and support for all impacted by stroke.
• American Stroke Association (ASA)
  Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question.
• American Stroke Foundation (ASF)
  To empower stroke survivors and their families to overcome ongoing challenges of life after stroke and rejuvenate their lives.
• The Brain Attack Coalition (BAC)
  The Brain Attack Coalition is a group of professional, voluntary, and governmental entities dedicated to reducing the occurrence, disabilities, and death associated with stroke. The goal of the Coalition is to strengthen and promote the relationships among its member organizations in order to help people who have had a stroke or are at risk for a stroke.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
  CDC's Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention works to improve cardiovascular health through public health strategies and policies that promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors, health environments and communities, and access to early and affordable detection and treatment.
• The Hazel K. Goddess Fund for Stroke Research in Women
  The Goddess Fund was created with one clear and compelling goal: to eliminate the impact of stroke in women's lives, the lives of their families, and society at large.
• The Internet Stroke Center
  The Internet Stroke Center's mission is to advance understanding of stroke research and clinical care. Our goal is to provide current, professional, unbiased information about stroke.
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Stroke Information Page
  The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is to reduce the burden of neurological disease—a burden borne by every age group, by every segment of society, by people all over the world.

Genentech is neither affiliated with nor endorses the above organizations. The list is meant for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your healthcare professional.