Effective stroke treatment is very time dependent. Every minute that passes before a patient is seen, brain cells are dying. Albert Yoo, MD, a diagnostic and interventional neuroradiologist, said the recognition of a stroke is the most important step.
FAST is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke:
- Face drooping
- Arm weakness
- Speech difficulty
- Time to call 911
If a stroke is not treated right away, symptoms such as arm weakness, leg weakness, facial weakness and speech difficulty can become permanent. So don’t delay – act FAST.
If a stroke is not treated right away, symptoms such as arm weakness, leg weakness, facial weakness and speech difficulty can become permanent. So don’t delay – act FAST.
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