Hopkins Association
for Stroke Awareness
Stroke Symptoms and Warning Signs
At our screenings, we speak with community members about the mechanisms and common warning signs of stroke. It is critical for at-risk individuals and their family members to understand the signs and symptoms of stroke in order to get to the hospital as soon as possible.
FAST
F: Face
Ask the person to smile to see if one side of the face is drooping or numb.

A: Arms​
Look for arm weakness. Ask the person to raise both arms. Observe to see if one arm is drooping.

S: ​Speech
Observe if speech is slurred or hard to understand. Ask the person to repeat a sentence back to you.
​
T: Time​
Call 911 immediately if the person shows any symptoms of stroke.