F.A.S.T. Stroke Detection

Heart attacks are noisy, vicious things, but strokes are sneaky. Memorize the National Stroke Association's detection method, FAST.  Also, familiarize yourself with the warning symptoms of stroke:

• SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg - especially on one side of the body.
• SUDDEN confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
• SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
• SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
• SUDDEN severe headache with no known cause.

Dedicated to Patrice O'Neal, who passed away today after complications from a stroke.