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

1.3K views · 27 reactions | May is Stroke Awareness Month and Dr. Matthew Lawson is here to remind you how to recognize the signs of a stroke. Use the acronym BE FAST to remember the symptoms and you could save a life! B is for Balance E is for Eyes F is for Face A is for Arm S is for Speech T is for Time | Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare - TMH | Facebook