Know the Signs of a Stroke - BE FAST
Know the Signs of a Stroke - BE FAST
May is Stroke Awareness Month so it’s a good time to learn about the signs of a possible stroke using the BEFAST method to identify new symptoms or changes in: Balance, Eyes/vision, Face (changes in symmetry), Arm and leg weakness, and Speech.
Time is of the essence so seek medical attention right away if you have any of these stroke warning signs. UC San Diego Health treats the most complex stroke cases at our two Comprehensive Stroke Centers in Hillcrest and La Jolla.
More about Stroke Care at UC San Diego Health:
https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/s…
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0.03 -> Hi, I'm Melissa Martin and I'm one of the
stroke nurse practitioners here at UC
4.35 -> San Diego Health. May is Stroke Awareness
Month and we are raising awareness on
8.49 -> stroke signs and symptoms. UC San Diego Health has two comprehensive stroke
13.32 -> centers. That is a designation that is
provided to hospitals that have the
17.19 -> ability to care for complex stroke cases
and have significant resources in
21.869 -> infrastructure, staffing and training to
provide state-of-the-art stroke care.
26.519 -> When it comes to stroke symptoms we want you to remember to be fast and call
30.179 -> 911 for any of the following stroke
symptoms. The B in BEFAST stands for
34.68 -> balance because any sudden change in
balance, coordination or inability to
39 -> walk can all be potential stroke
symptoms. The E is for eyes and this is
43.2 -> to remind you that any change in vision,
whether it's double vision or vision
48.239 -> loss out of one or both eyes, is this
potential stroke symptom. The F is for
53.1 -> face and this is to remind you that any
change in facial symmetry or an uneven
57.66 -> smile is concerning for stroke. The A is
for arm and stands for arm and leg
61.92 -> weakness because any new arm or leg
weakness is concerning for stroke. The S
67.29 -> is for speech because any new speech
changes whether it's slurring of speech
71.7 -> or inability to speak is concerning. And
lastly the T in BEFAST is for time
76.92 -> because if you notice any new stroke
symptoms it's time to call 911.
81.36 -> Stroke remains one of the leading causes
of disability in the United States. If
85.259 -> you or someone you know are having
stroke like symptoms it is critical for
89.61 -> you to seek immediate medical attention
as you may prevent the long term effects
93.96 -> of stroke and even prevent death. So
remember to Be Fast.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAWCLR8h97E