Published by admin on Thu, 05/23/2024 - 1:18pm
Every 40 seconds, someone in our country has a stroke. When blood flow to the brain is blocked or a blood vessel breaks, this is what constitutes a stroke. Without proper blood flow, some of the brain cells are injured or die and this can cause long-term disability or death. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in our country, but outcomes are drastically improved when a stroke is recognized and treated as quickly as possible.
F.A.S.T. is the acronym that helps to recognize the common signs of a stroke and what to do.
F: Face drooping
A: Arm weakness
S: Speech trouble
T: Time to call 911
Now that you know what F.A.S.T stands for, share it with someone and together we can help have better outcomes for strokes.
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