The B.E. F.A.S.T. Method
Use this simple checklist to identify a stroke in progress.
B
Balance
Sudden loss of balance or coordination.
E
Eyes
Sudden blurred or double vision.
F
Face
Does one side of the face droop?
A
Arms
Is one arm weak or numb?
S
Speech
Is speech slurred or strange?
T
Time
Call emergency services immediately!
Sudden Onset Symptoms
Unlike other medical conditions, stroke symptoms usually happen suddenly. Within seconds, one side of your body may stop responding.
- ✓ Severe Headache: A "thunderclap" headache with no known cause.
- ✓ Numbness: Usually focused on one side of the body.
- ✓ Confusion: Difficulty understanding others.
