When it comes to strokes, every minute it takes a person to get medical help can mean precious resources to the brain are being depleted. But how do you know when someone is having a stroke? In some ...

The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST. A new study showed that adding Balance and Eye changes (BE ...

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A stroke can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time, but certain individuals are at higher risk. Recognizing the signs and symptoms is crucial for swift intervention and minimizing long-term damage.

The acronym FAST has been used for years to describe symptoms of a stroke. A growing number of organizations are using the BE FAST model instead. Experts say there are pros and cons to this model.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Doctors say it’s important to be able to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. This National Stroke Awareness Month, health professionals are reminding people of the ‘BE ...

When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs acronyms were equally effective. However, people remembered the key stroke ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — May is stroke month, and fast action makes the difference. Dr. Arun Talkad, a Vascular Neurologist with OSF, told WMBD This Morning more about strokes, and how “FAST” makes the ...

Every 40 seconds someone in the United States experiences a stroke. With more than 795,000 patients annually experiencing a stroke, it is now the leading cause of disability for Americans. Identifying ...

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