STROKE-B.E. F.A.S.T.

Use the letters in B.E. F.A.S.T. to spot a stroke.

B = Balance Loss
Is there a sudden loss of balance or coordination? Is the person having trouble walking or experiencing dizziness?

E = Eye (Vision) Changes
Are there sudden changes in vision? Ask the person if they are experiencing blurred vision, double vision, or loss of sight in one or both eyes.

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 or difficult to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.

T = Time to Call 911
If you have any of these symptoms or see someone else having them, call 911 immediately!

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

Severe headache with no known cause