06/05/2026
Stroke Symptoms
Spot a stroke — B.E. F.A.S.T.
Balance loss
Is there a sudden loss of balance or coordination? Is the person having trouble walking or experiencing dizziness?
Eye (vision) changes
Are there sudden changes in vision? Ask the person if they are experiencing blurred vision, double vision, or loss of sight in one or both eyes.
Face drooping
Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.
Arm weakness
Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech difficulty
Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "the sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly?
Time to call 911
If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get them to the hospital immediately.