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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2019
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Fast way to check for a Stoke

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Dr. NagarajPhysiotherapist
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F - face dropping ; a visible paralysis of the muscles that causes affected side to sag
A - arm weakness. When the patient is unable to raise or lower the limb at will
S - speech slurring ; if words are mumbled or partially pronounced'them it is
T - time to call an ambulance ; the 3 to 4 golden hours from the time the stroke occurs are precious.