The symptoms of a stroke starts immediately when the brain's blood flow is suddenly disrupted which suddenly cripples its functioning. Identifying stroke during the critical initial period and initiating treatment immediately is very important. Remember the acronym BEFAST: B - Balance: Sudden loss of body balance while standing or walking. E - Eyes: Sudden blurred or double vision due to the inability to focus. F - Face: Facial deviation, where one side of the face droops away from the center. A

Stroke survivors share their stories and listen to the 999 calls that saved their lives. The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or Arm or Speech, at the first sign, it’s Time to call 999. nhs.uk/actFAST | NHS England

The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much. Like - not being able to raise your arm. Or struggling to smile. Or slurring when you speak. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999 https://orlo.uk/whSdx | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | Facebook