Stroke Symptoms and Acting Immediately
Iswarya Medical Team
Neurosurgeon · Iswarya Hospital
Every minute counts during a stroke. Learn the FAST acronym and understand why rapid treatment is critical for full recovery.
A stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Brain cells begin dying within minutes. Knowing the FAST signs can save a life.
F – Face Drooping Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? Is the smile uneven?
A – Arm Weakness Ask them to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S – Speech Difficulty Is the speech slurred, strange, or hard to understand?
T – Time to Call Emergency If any of these signs are present, call emergency services immediately.
Other Stroke Signs
Sudden severe headache
Vision problems in one or both eyes
Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg
Sudden confusion or trouble understanding
The Golden Hour Treatment within 4.5 hours of symptom onset with clot-busting drugs (thrombolysis) can significantly reduce brain damage.
At Iswarya Hospital Our neuro ICU, stroke management team, and 24×7 emergency services are ready to act fast.
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