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

An instructional video regarding two stroke-related mnemonics was linked to faster 911 call response for suspected stroke, ...

Awareness and recognition of stroke symptoms has improved over the last decade, yet more awareness is needed. Both F.A.S.T. (Face, Arm, Speech, Time) and BE-FAST (Balance, Eye, Face, Arm ...

Awareness and recognition of stroke symptoms has improved over the last decade, yet more awareness is needed. Both F.A.S.T. (Face, Arm, Speech, Time) and BE-FAST (Balance, Eye, Face, Arm ...

As scary as these statistics are, there are ways to help someone having a stroke, fast. Strokes occur when an artery is blocked or an artery in the brain is ruptured. If you take a quick approach ...

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, but do you know the signs and symptoms you should be looking for? A simple acronym, BE FAST, could make all the difference. Franciscan Health wants people ...

February is Heart Month, a time to focus on the health and well-being of Ontarians. In recognition of this, and in advance of ...

Tony Bundy died aged 53 after his stroke symptoms were not detected early enough by medics at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

For the most part, Pat Ingram has recovered from the stroke and has been able to piece together what happened on Jan. 17 of last year. What she and her husband Steve are still unable to understand ...

At a Factory 52 event in Norwood, dozens gathered to emphasize the importance of reducing risks for these conditions.

In recent years, Minnesota has made significant progress in reducing hospitalizations for heart attacks but rates of stroke hospitalizations have remained stubbornly steady. Since 2005, the number ...