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F.A.S.T.: Spotting Stroke Symptoms

Learn about F.A.S.T., the acronym used to describe stroke symptoms, and the immediate steps to take once you spot a stroke. Discover the warning signs, preventability, and effects of stroke.

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F.A.S.T.: Spotting Stroke Symptoms

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  1. An acronym used to describe stroke symptoms Home Page

  2. A description of what F.A.S.T. stands for Home Page

  3. The two steps you must take immediately once you spot a stroke Home Page

  4. 3 examples of “sudden” warning signs Home Page

  5. Percentage of strokes that are preventable Home Page

  6. The leading cause of stroke Home Page

  7. 3 things you can do to improve your brain health Home Page

  8. 3 things that cannot be changed that can affect your brain health Home Page

  9. The organ where a stroke occurs Home Page

  10. The age range in which someone can have a stroke Home Page

  11. 2 types of stroke Home Page

  12. 3 effects of stroke Home Page

  13. Some things that are good for your brain (e.g. physical activity and eating healthy) are also good for this major organ Home Page

  14. 3 examples of foods you can eat to improve your overall health Home Page

  15. 3 examples of health issues that can result from unhealthy behaviors (such as smoking and poor diet) Home Page

  16. 3 examples of life’s Simple 7 (things you can do to improve your overall health) Home Page

  17. ANSWER KEY • Warning Signs 100: What is F.A.S.T.? 200: What is Face Drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech Difficulty, Time to call 911? 500: What are 1. Call 911 2. Check the time that you noticed the symptoms? 1000: (Students can choose 3 of the 5) What are 1. Sudden numbness or weakness of the leg 2. Sudden confusion or trouble understanding 3. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes 4. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination 5. Sudden severe headache with no known cause?

  18. Risk 100: What is 80%? 200: What is high blood pressure? 500: (Students can choose 3 of the 5) What are 1. Reduce high blood pressure 2. Reduce high cholesterol 3. Stop smoking 4. Increase physical activity 5. Healthy diet? 1000: (Students can choose 3 of the 5) What are 1. Age 2. Race 3. Gender 4. Heredity 5. Prior stroke, TIA, heart attack?

  19. What is Stroke? 100: What is the brain? 200: What is any age? 500: (Students can choose 2 of the 3) What are 1. Hemorrhagic 2. Ischemic 3. Transient Ischemic?1000: (Students can choose 3 of the 5) What are 1. Vision problems 2. Paralysis 3. Memory loss 4. Slow, cautious behavioral style 5. Quick, inquisitive behavior?

  20. Healthy Living 100: What is the heart? 200:(Students can choose 3 of the 5) What are 1. Fruits 2. Vegetables 3. Fish 4. Dairy 5. Whole-grain, high-fiber foods 6. Beans 7. Lean meats? 500: (Students can choose 3 of the 5) What are 1. Stroke 2. Heart Disease 3. Type 2 Diabetes 4. High blood pressure 5. High cholesterol 6. Cancer?1000: (Students can choose 3 of the 5) What are 1. Get Active 2. Eat Better 3. Control Cholesterol 4. Manage Blood Pressure 5. Lose Weight 6. Reduce Blood Sugar 7. Stop smoking?

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