tongue is “crooked” or deviates to one side that could indicate a stroke in progress.
T – Ask the person to TALK or speak a simple sentence. Difficulty talking or slurred speech could be signs of a stroke.
R – Ask the person to RAISE both arms, difficulty raising one side is another sign that there may be a stroke taking place.
Another useful acronym recommended by experts for recognizing stroke symptoms is FAST, which means check for the following:
Face drooping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulties
Time to call 911 if any of these are abnormal
Other common signs of stroke include numbness of the face, arm or leg; confusion or trouble understanding; visual changes in one or both eyes; trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination; and severe headache with no known