Written by Nancy Dunn Thompson, Ph.D.
If you thought someone was having a stroke, would you know what to do? Just remember: Act FAST. The National Stroke Association recommends using the Act FAST method to help you make a decision. This is what is involves:
Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred? Can he/she repeat the sentence correctly?
Time: If the person shows any of these symptoms, time is important. Call 911 or get the hospital fast. Brain cells are dying.
For More Information: www.stroke.org