SIGNS OF
A STROKE
B.E.
F.A.S.T.

DON’T DRIVE.
DON’T DELAY.
CALL 911 RIGHT AWAY.

The sooner you call 911, the
better chance of recovery.

Medical experts agree that the best way to prevent death and severe debilitation from stroke is to get treated in the earliest stages. That means everybody should learn to recognize the warning signs.

Be. Fast! Balance. Watch for sudden loss of balance. Eye. Watch for Sudden Vision loss. Face Look for an uneven smile. Arm. Check if one arm is weak. Speech. Listen for slurred speech. Time. Call 9-1-1 at the first sign.

What to Do

  • Call 911 or emergency responders immediately!

What Not to Do

  • Do not make a doctor’s appointment.
  • Do not drive yourself or the patient to the hospital.
  • Do not wait for additional symptoms.