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The first signs of a stroke can be very sudden. Applying the FAST test can indicate whether the symptoms you are observing suggest the person is having a stroke or TIA:
Face. Has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?Arms. Can they raise both arms and keep them thereSpeech. Is their speech slurred?Time. Time to call 999 if you see any single one of these signs.
Ambulance staff are trained to assess people with a suspected stroke and get them to an appropriate hospital for tests and urgent treatment. The sooner you receive appropriate treatment, the better your chances of a good recovery.
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