Mini-Strokes Often Go Unnoticed: 9 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

because these symptoms can also occur during stroke.

What Is FAST or B.E. F.A.S.T.?
Knowing a simple stroke-recognition method can help you react quickly.

F — Face: Is one side of the face drooping?

A — Arms: Is one arm weak or drifting downward?

S — Speech: Is speech suddenly slurred, confused, or difficult to understand?

T — Time: If these symptoms appear, time is critical. Call emergency medical services.

B.E. F.A.S.T. adds:

B — Balance: Is there sudden loss of balance or coordination?

E — Eyes: Is there sudden vision loss or another unexplained vision problem?

T — Time: Get emergency help immediately.

What Should You

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