Test
During a stroke, every minute counts. If you think someone may be having a stroke, B.E. F.A.S.T.
B—Balance Loss
Ask the person if they are feeling off-balance or dizzy.
E—Eye (Vision) Changes
Ask the person if they have trouble seeing normally.
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. Is the speech slurred or strange?
T—Time: If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Learn more about the signs and symptoms of stroke: www.cdc.gov/stroke/signs-symptoms/index.html. #stopstroke
B—Balance Loss
Ask the person if they are feeling off-balance or dizzy.
E—Eye (Vision) Changes
Ask the person if they have trouble seeing normally.
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. Is the speech slurred or strange?
T—Time: If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Learn more about the signs and symptoms of stroke: www.cdc.gov/stroke/signs-symptoms/index.html. #stopstroke
