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Old 10-12-2014, 08:30 AM
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miriam
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The National Stroke Association recommends using the FAST acronym to help remember the warning signs of stroke

F = FACE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S = SPEECH: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does their speech sound slurred or strange?

T = TIME: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.
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