Symptoms of stroke

Know the warning signs
If you think that you or someone else is having a stroke, don’t waste your time. Fast diagnosis and treatment increases the patient’s chances of survival and lowers the risk of permanent disability. In order to help you memorize the typical symptoms, think FAST: face, arms, speech and time.
• Face — Does one side of the face drop when asked to smile?
• Arms — When raising both arms, does one arm drift downward?
• Speech — When trying to repeat a simple sentence, are the words slurred or incorrect?
• Time — Rush to emergency care immediately to get evaluated and treated.
If you’re at risk of a stroke, the best way to act is to learn both the typical signs and symptoms and those that affect only women. If you experience any symptoms that you think may be a stroke, consult your doctor to evaluate you for a stroke.