Find out more about stroke• to read more about Mark's story | He showed all symptoms in the FAST advert and I was able to put my knowledge into action |
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An ambulance arrived within minutes | Difficulty finding words or speaking in clear sentences |
The FAST test can help you recognise the signs.
The FAST test can help: F - Facial weakness A - Arm weakness S - Speech problems T - Time to call 999 | The object in her way was her arm |
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Sudden Numbness Sudden NUMBNESS or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body Sudden Confusion Sudden CONFUSION, trouble speaking or understanding speech Sudden Trouble Seeing Sudden TROUBLE SEEING in one or both eyes Sudden Trouble Walking Sudden TROUBLE WALKING, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden Severe Headache Sudden SEVERE HEADACHE with no known cause Be prepared | Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, including legs, hands or feet |
Speech problems: Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say? Time to call 999: if you see any of these signs | An ambulance arrived within minutes |
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Share our Tweet: Stroke strikes every five minutes in the UK | We called an ambulance and it arrived within minutes |