Think F.A.S.T.! If you think you or a loved one is having a stroke, respond immediately. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of a stroke here: F - Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the persons 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? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like The sky is blue. Is the sentence repeated correctly? T - Time to call 9-1-1
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