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 another acronym, BE-FAST, helped people remember the symptoms of stroke, according to findings to be presented Wednesday at a meeting of the American Stroke Association.

ISC 2025 ‘FAST’ Acronym Beats ‘BE-FAST’ for Prompt Stroke Response The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to ...