Study supports change to FAST mnemonic for stroke Date: February 23, 2017 Source: University of Kentucky Summary: A retrospective study indicates that missed stroke diagnoses can be significantly ...

BE-FAST is the go-to mnemonic for identifying a stroke. It stands for balance loss, eyesight changes, face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty and time to call 911.

Likelihood of 911 call for stroke increased from 72% to 90% in FAST; 71% to 90% in BE-FAST. Ability to identify letters in mnemonics was higher immediately after video viewing vs. baseline.

"Black women, in particular, are at higher risk for strokes. It’s crucial for Black women to be aware of stroke symptoms and seek care as soon as possible to reduce risk." ...

Here are some tips — and a helpful mnemonic — that might save lives. ... As May is Stroke Awareness Month, it is also an opportune time to remind readers of the acronym “BE FAST ...

When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs acronyms were equally effective. However, people remembered the key stroke ...

It could start out as a sudden numbness or weakness in the face or difficulty speaking – even slurred speech. These are signs you could be having a stroke. “You could also have sudden t… ...

Both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST acronyms motivated people to call 911 right away for a possible stroke, and this impact lasted for 30 days. When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first ...