Signs you're having a stroke
Daily Herald staff report
If you suspect someone is having a stroke, remember the acronym FAST to check for the following symptoms:
Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? Is the smile lopsided?
Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Is one arm numb?
Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Is the person's speech slurred? Can he or she repeat the sentence correctly?
Time: If the person shows any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately and tell the dispatcher you think the person is having a stroke.
Source: American Stroke Association
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