It's very important to identify a stroke quickly because the longer the brain is without oxygen, the higher the chance of permanent damage. We ask people to remember FAST, F-A-S-T, to spring into ...
The signs of both are the same. “Early recognition of a stroke is crucial – it can save lives and prevent long-term disability,” says Dr Branimir Nevajda, a consultant in neurology and stroke medicine ...
The NHS campaign is an update of the Act FAST initiative - Face, Arms, Speech, Time - which teaches people to look for warning signs of a stroke including the face drooping on one side ...