F.A.S.T. -- can help bystanders recognize the first signs of stroke and call 911 right away, a new study says. Both F.A.S.T ...

Both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST acronyms motivated people to call 911 right away for a possible stroke, and this impact lasted for 30 days.

BE FAST' is an easy-to-remember acronym that ... especially in the days and months following the first stroke. The warning signs are usually the same but may be less apparent because of residual ...

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 ...

F.A.S.T. outperformed BE-FAST in the ability for people to remember key stroke warning signs (face, arm and speech), suggesting the additional letters of B and E hinder memory recall ...

Remember the symptoms of both a stroke and a TIA by the word Fast: T: Time to call 999 if you see any single one of these signs. Remember, even if the symptoms pass quickly they could be a vital ...

INDIANAPOLIS — May is National Stroke Awareness Month, but do you know the signs and symptoms you should be looking for? A simple acronym, BE FAST, could make all the difference. A stroke happens when ...

2. Call 999. A stroke needs immediate attention. The faster a person having a stroke gets medical help, the less damage there will be. (Including using the FAST test) and when to call an ambulance.