BE-FAST Mnemonic for Stroke Recognition Signs

B - Balance: Loss of balance or coordination.
E - Eyes: Double, blurry or loss of vision.
F - Face: Drooping or numbness of one side. Ask to smile.
A - Arm: Weakness or numbness of the arms or legs on one side. Ask to raise both arms.
S - Speech: Slurred speech or difficult to understand. Ask to repeat a simple phrase.
T - Time:  Call 911 immediately if any of these symptoms are present.

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