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Signs and symptoms of a Stroke
The FAST test is aneasy way to recognise and remember the signs of stroke
If the person has a problem with any of these functions, dial triple zero (000) for an ambulance immediately.
FAST stands for:
Stroke - signs and symptoms - Better Health Channel.
- A numb or weak feeling in the face, arm or leg
- Trouble speaking or understanding
- Unexplained dizziness
- Blurred or poor vision in one or both eyes
- Loss of balance or an unexplained fall
- Difficulty swallowing
- Headache (usually severe or of abrupt onset) or unexplained change in the pattern of headaches
- Confusion
- Unconsciousness.
The FAST test is aneasy way to recognise and remember the signs of stroke
If the person has a problem with any of these functions, dial triple zero (000) for an ambulance immediately.
FAST stands for:
- Facial weakness – can the person smile; have their mouth or eyes drooped?
- Arm weakness – can the person raise both arms?
- Speech difficulty – can the person speak clearly and understand what you say?
- Time to act – act FAST and call 000 immediately.
Stroke - signs and symptoms - Better Health Channel.