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To: Lazamataz
F A S T test for stroke:
F stands for FACE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A stands for ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S stands for SPEECH: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?

T stands for TIME: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.


84 posted on 07/21/2016 7:10:47 PM PDT by GBA (Here in the matrix, life is but a dream.)
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To: GBA

Thanks for that!


92 posted on 07/21/2016 7:20:33 PM PDT by MV=PY (The Magic Question: Who's paying for it?)
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