Strokes often strike suddenly, but sometimes there are warning signs. The BE-FAST acronym can help recognise early signs of ...

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 ...

A mini-stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a serious warning sign that should never be ignored. It happens when ...

Remember the symptoms of both a stroke and a TIA by the word Fast ... any single one of these signs. Remember, even if the symptoms pass quickly they could be a vital warning sign.

Families have been cautioned to stay vigilant for signs ... of stroke, which can be subtle. These are facial drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulties – as outlined in the FAST test." ...

Remember the symptoms of both a stroke and a TIA by the word FAST: Remember, even if the symptoms pass quickly they could be a vital warning sign. Each year in the UK 46,000 people have a TIA and ...