When it comes to knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke, Dr. Ahmad Sabouni at Covenant wants to make sure you know what to look for.
One of the best things to remember is ‘F.A.S.T.’ It’s an acronym to remember some of the symptoms of a stroke. The ‘f’ stands for face drooping, the ‘a’ for arm weakness, the ‘s’ for speech difficulty, and the ‘t’ for time to call 911.
Dr. Sabouni is a neurologist with Covenant. He said acting fast once you notice a symptom of a stroke is key.
“The sooner they come the better,” Dr. Sabouni said. “We are going against time. Every minute we lose, means losing hundreds, maybe thousands of neurons, are dying.”
There are some other symptoms to be aware of as well.
“Slurred speech, double vision, losing vision/sight all the sudden, feeling weak or numb on one side of the arms or the legs,” Dr. Sabouni said. “Coordination problem, difficulty with their hand grip, facial droop, and balance problem, and feeling dizzy.”
