TriHealth Neuroscience Care
Signs of a Stroke
F.A.S.T. Warning Signs
Use the letters in F.A.S.T. to spot a Stroke
- F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?
- A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
- S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?
- T = Time to call 911 – Stroke is an emergency. Every minute counts. Call 911 immediately. Note the time when any of the symptoms first appear.
Other Stroke Symptoms
Watch for Sudden:
- Numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Confusion trouble speaking or understanding speech
- Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Trouble Walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Severe Headache with no known cause
source: American Stroke Association
Remember:
- CALL YOUR DOCTOR if you have questions or think you need a health visit. Find a TriHealth physician.
- DON’T DELAY routine care. You may be able to get advice over the telephone or use telehealth for a virtual visit.
- CALL 911 and seek urgent medical attention at the first sign of a stroke. A stroke is a medical emergency and quick treatment is needed.