Stroke signs: act FAST
How to recognize the symptoms of a stroke and what to do next.
A stroke blocks blood flow to the brain. Quick action can save brain function and a life.
Watch for these warning signs of stroke:
- B – Balance: sudden trouble with balance or coordination
- E – Eyes: sudden vision changes or loss of vision
- F – Face: one side of the face droops or looks uneven
- A – Arm (or leg): weakness or numbness, especially on one side
- S – Speech: slurred or hard-to-understand speech
- T – Time: call 9-1-1 right away
If you notice any of these signs, do not wait. Call 9-1-1 immediately.
Anudeep Yelam MD
Dr. Yelam is a neurohospitalist at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend. Neurohospitalists care for hospital patients with brain-related injuries or conditions. He’s also the Stroke Medical Director for the certified comprehensive stroke center there.
He specializes in acute neurological and stroke care. His goal is to help patients get back to living full lives. This means giving effective treatments as quickly as possible in emergencies.
Dr. Yelam is board eligible in neurology and vascular neurology. He meets high standards and stays current with new treatments.
He trained at the Emory University School of Medicine. He served his residency at University of Missouri - Columbia. Dr. Yelam also worked as a sub-investigator on stroke trials. And he has co-authored several peer-reviewed books, chapters and journal articles.
He is fluent in both English and Telugu.
