American Stroke Association

Together to End Stroke

Did you know that stroke – the No. 2 most common cause of death worldwide – is preventable, treatable and beatable?

By learning the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke.

Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven or lopsided?

Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.

If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately.

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Mar 26, 2019

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