Mini-Stroke Warning Signs in People Over 40: Why This Temporary Event Deserves Your Immediate Attention

severe, particularly when accompanied by weakness, speech problems, vision

changes, confusion, or loss of balance.

The CDC and American Stroke Association include a sudden severe headache with no known cause among stroke warning signs.

Remember B.E. F.A.S.T.

One of the easiest ways to remember major stroke warning signs is B.E. F.A.S.T.

B — Balance: sudden loss of balance or coordination
E — Eyes: sudden vision changes
F — Face: one side droops or becomes numb
A — Arm: sudden weakness or numbness
S — Speech: slurred,