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The acronym F.A.S.T. can help you quickly identify the symptoms of stroke so you know when to call 911 to get emergency help?
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.
The following materials have been provided to help patients and their caregivers learn more about stroke.
![]() | F.A.S.T. Wall Poster | DOWNLOAD | |||||||||||||
![]() | F.A.S.T. Multilingual Bookmarks Available in:
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![]() | F.A.S.T. Wallet Card Available in:
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![]() | Stroke 101 Fact Sheet This handout lists fast facts on stroke and public stroke prevention guidelines that can be used as a quick reference guide. | DOWNLOAD |
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