10/29/2026
When someone is having a stroke, every minute counts. Remember this acronym and you could save a life: B.E. F.A.S.T.
• B – Balance: Does the person have a sudden loss of balance, dizziness, or trouble walking?
• E – Eyes: Is the person experiencing sudden vision changes, double vision, or loss of vision in one or both eyes?
• F – Face Drooping: Does one side of the face droop or feel numb? Ask the person to smile to see if it is uneven.
• A – Arm Weakness: Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms to see if one arm drifts downward.
• S – Speech Difficulty: Is speech slurred, hard to understand, or is the person unable to speak? Ask them to repeat a simple sentence.
• T – Time to Call 911: If you see any of these signs, call 911 immediately—even if the symptoms go away.