Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
About every 40 seconds in the United States, someone experiences a stroke. The most common type occurs from a blocked blood vessel in the brain. The most important thing you can do if you think you are having a stroke is BE FAST. This is an acronym for recognizing common signs of stroke: Balance. Do you (or they) have a sudden loss of balance or coordination? Eyes. Do you (or they) have sudden vision loss or double vision? Face drooping. Can you (or they) smile without one side of the face drooping? Arm drifting downward. Can you (or they) raise both arms? Speech delays. Is it slurred or strange? Can you (or they) repeat a simple phrase? Timing. Call 911 to support getting emergency treatment within 60 minutes to a few hours after experiencing symptoms. To learn more about stroke, visit hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/stroke. #strokesigns #johnshopkins #johnshopkins #befast #stroke
About every 40 seconds in the United States, someone experiences a stroke. The most common type occurs from a blocked blood vessel in the brain. The most important thing you can do if you think you are having a stroke is BE FAST. This is an acronym for recognizing common signs of stroke: Balance. Do you (or they) have a sudden loss of balance or coordination? Eyes. Do you (or they) have sudden vision loss or double vision? Face drooping. Can you (or they) smile without one side of the face drooping? Arm drifting downward. Can you (or they) raise both arms? Speech delays. Is it slurred or strange? Can you (or they) repeat a simple phrase? Timing. Call 911 to support getting emergency treatment within 60 minutes to a few hours after experiencing symptoms. To learn more about stroke, visit hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/stroke. #strokesigns #johnshopkins #johnshopkins #befast #stroke
