Warning Signs of Stroke
Warning Signs of Stroke
Post on 10/07/16
How do I know that I might be having a stroke?
It is important to be able to recognise the signs of stroke. The F.A.S.T. test is an easy way to recognise and remember the most common signs of stroke.
F.A.S.T. stands for:
Facial weakness – Can the person smile? Is his/her eye or mouth drooping? Does one side of the face droop?
Arm weakness – Can the person raise both arms? Does one arm drift downwards?
Speech difficulty – Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say? Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
Time to act fast – Call 995 immediately and go to a hospital.
Other symptoms include difficulty in swallowing, dizziness, severe headache (“worst headache ever had”), confusion, numbness.
Time is a critical factor when you have a stroke.
The sooner you get treatment at a hospital, the better the likely outcome.
Watch this video to see what these symptoms could look like in real-life:
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