What are the early signs of a stroke? DaMarcus Baymon, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Faulkner Hospital, describes how to quickly identify stroke symptoms using the F.A.S.T. acronym.

F: facial drooping on one side.

A: arm weakness.

S: Speech that’s slurred or strange.

T: Time – act fast and get help immediately.

By paying attention to stroke symptoms and acting quickly, you can save a life and prevent worse damage.

This information in this video is provided solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be used in place of professional medical advice, diagnosis and treatment from your physician or another qualified health provider that may be available to you.

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0:00 Intro
0:16 Signs of a stroke and remembering F.A.S.T.
0:33 Stroke intervention and prevention


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