Stroke warning sign acronyms drive 911 calls, F.A.S.T. leads in symptom recall for public
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 ...
Washington stroke survivor says women should know the signs: 'It can happen to anyone'
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F.A.S.T. Acronym Can Speed Bystander Stroke Response
F.A.S.T. stands for facial drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty, all of which are symptoms of a stroke. The T stands ...
Stroke: Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his ...
Charity warns people with common conditions are at risk of stroke
Adults are being urged to manage their blood pressure to lower their risk of stroke, as new statistics from the Stroke Association reveal a concerning lack of awareness about its dangers. People with ...
The key bathroom habit that could slash risk of stroke by 44%, study finds
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Help raise funds for Tedy's Team by supporting NBC5's Boston Marathon runners
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Stroke warning sign acronyms drive 911 calls, F.A.S.T. leads in symptom recall for public
both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs acronyms were equally effective. However, people remembered the key stroke warning signs (face, arm and speech) better with the F.A.S.T. acronym ...