In order to recognize stroke early and seek early medical help, a quick and simple assessing tool is useful. It is “FAST”
FAST is a widely used mnemonics for easy and early recognition of stroke.
F – Facial asymmetry or weakness A – Weakness of arm ( /or leg) S – Speech disturbance T – Time. Early recognition and hospital care is so important to prevent long term disability.
Dr Bhuvaneshwari Rajendran, Consultant, Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurosciences of Kauvery Hospital, talks about Stroke Awareness.
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