The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST.

Stroke is a growing concern, and raising awareness is paramount. Simple techniques, such as the Namaste gesture, can help ...

When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs acronyms were equally effective. However, people remembered the key stroke ...

Both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST acronyms motivated people to call 911 right away for a possible stroke, and this impact lasted for 30 ...

Some hospital and health care systems across the country have switched from using F.A.S.T. to BE-FAST in their consumer-facing stroke educational efforts. The belief is that adding additional symptoms ...

Dr Varadharajan highlighted that current prehospital stroke assessment scales focus on facial droop, arm drift, grip weakness ...

Anterior circulation stroke (ACS) differs from posterior circulation stroke (PCS) in several aspects. We hypothesize that the risk of early neurologic deterioration (END) and its responses to ...

Symptoms include lethargy, weakness and dizziness, but there’s no change to consciousness or mental clarity heat stroke: a medical emergency when the core body temperature is over 40°C.

Awkward neck positions during hair washing can lead to Beauty Parlour Stroke Syndrome, a rare condition that mimics stroke symptoms. Know the precautions. Going to the hairdresser is often ...

The use of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is now a standard treatment for posterior circulation strokes (PCS), according to randomized controlled trials. However, the best approach for MT in basilar ...

Mild cognitive impairment is linked to blood vessel dysfunction in the brain's temporal lobes—the seat of memory—according to a new USC-led study. The findings, seen in people with and without ...