Know the signs of stroke

In stroke, every second counts. Prompt action can prevent further damage to the brain and help someone make a full recovery. Know the signs of stroke; use the term BE FAST to help you remember.

B:  Balance –– Sudden loss of balance.
E:  Eyes –– Sudden trouble seeing out of one or both eyes.

F:  Face –– Sudden weakness on one side of the face.
A:  Arm –– Sudden weakness in one arm or leg.
S:  Speech –– Sudden loss of speech.
T:  Time to call 911 if even one of these problems is new.

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If you notice these signs, call 911. Do not drive to the hospital.

*BE FAST was developed by Intermountain Healthcare, as an adaptation of the FAST model implemented by the American Stroke Association. Reproduced with permission from Intermountain Healthcare. Copyright 2011, Intermountain Healthcare.