Recognising
the signs of a stroke
Transient ischaemic attack or TIA
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FAST
Face-Arms-Speech-Time
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a credit card sized FAST reminder you can cut out and keep with your cards.
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Posted:
161106 |  | Most
strokes come out of the blue but there are often warning signs that have been
ignored with catastrophic consequences. In his article in the Times last week,
Dr Mark Porter says "Don't make the same mistake". The article is interesting
- well worth keeping a copy with you in a wallet and in the car for reference.
Copy of the article | Recognising
the signs of a stroke
The signs and symptoms of a stroke vary from person
to person but usually begin suddenly. As different parts of your brain control
different parts of your body, your symptoms will depend on the part of your brain
affected and the extent of the damage.
The main stroke symptoms can be
remembered with the word FAST for Face-Arms-Speech-Time.
Face
– the face may have dropped on one side, the person may not be able to smile
or their mouth or eye may have drooped.
Arms – the person
with suspected stroke may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there because
of arm weakness or numbness in one arm.
Speech – their speech
may be slurred or garbled, or the person may not be able to talk at all despite
appearing to be awake.
Time – it is time to dial 999 immediately
if you notice any of these signs or symptoms.
See the NHS website. More |
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