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American Stroke Association Encourages Public To Learn"F.A.S.T. Song" For World Stroke Day October 29
American Stroke Association Encourages Public To Learn"F.A.S.T. Song" For World Stroke Day October 29
Dallas, TX -- As part of World Stroke Day on October 29, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is urging the public to sing a tune that could save lives. The F.A.S.T. Song helps people learn the most common warning signs of stroke and what to do if one occurs:
If someone has a stroke near you, the F.A.S.T. song tells you what to do.
The letter "F," it stands for face, if one half droops, no time to waste.
The letter "A" means an arm that's weak, the letter "S" means it's hard to speak.
The letter "T" means it's time for 9-1-1, call right away so help will come.
Learn the song to show you care, and help end stoke each time you share.
Fewer than one in 10 people know what each F.A.S.T. letter means and one in three people can’t name any stroke signs, according to American Stroke Association studies.
To help the public get in tune with the stroke signs, the association has several styles of the song and complete lyrics available on StrokeAssociation.org/WorldStrokeDay. People are asked to share their favorite F.A.S.T. Song with family and friends on social media using #singFAST.
