Stroke Symptoms
Be prepared – Learn more about the stroke warning signs and symptoms.
Use the letters in F.A.S.T. to spot a Stroke
- F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?
- A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
- S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?
- T = Time to call 911
Learn more about F.A.S.T. and other stroke symptoms with this handy resource from the American Stroke Association.