Stroke Heroes Act Fast

Video created by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

How to act F.A.S.T

F - FACE
Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A - ARM
Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S - SPEECH
Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?

T - TIME
If you observe any of these signs, it’s time to call 9-1-1.