Stroke warning signs: act FAST
Learn about sudden stroke symptoms, the FAST check and what to do when a stroke is suspected, including when symptoms improve or disappear.
🚨 Stroke Awareness
Recognise a Stroke — Act F.A.S.T.
Every minute lost = 1.9 million brain cells destroyed. Do not wait.
F
Face Drooping
Ask them to smile. Is one side drooping or numb?
A
Arm Weakness
Raise both arms. Does one drift downward?
S
Speech Difficulty
Repeat a phrase. Is speech slurred or strange?
T
Time to Call
ANY of these signs — call emergency services immediately!
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Mechanical thrombectomy: clot removal for stroke
Understand how specialist teams assess whether clot removal may be appropriate, why brain and blood-vessel imaging matter, and what families can ask about treatment and recovery.