A.S.T. method to quickly recognize stroke symptoms in the moment:
- F – Face Drooping: Ask the person to smile. Does one side droop?
- A – Arm Weakness: Ask them to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
- S – Speech Difficulty: Ask them to repeat a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred or strange?
- T – Time to Call Emergency Services: If any of these signs are present, call emergency services immediately, even if symptoms seem to fade.
This simple test takes less than a minute and can be the difference
