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 BE-FAST acronyms motivated people to call 911 right away for a possible stroke, and this impact lasted for 30 days.

And atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, describes a heartbeat that’s too slow, too fast or irregular ... be presented next week at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke ...

Both F.A.S.T. (Face, Arm, Speech, Time) and BE-FAST (Balance, Eye, Face, Arm, Speech, Time) are acronyms used as health communication mnemonics to help a person remember important warning signs of ...

Hemorrhagic stroke is known for causing a "thunderclap headache." People often describe this headache as the worst headache of their life. It hits hard and fast, reaching ... doi:10.1111/imj.13517 ...

The University of Cincinnati's Pooja Khatri spoke with Medscape on a new American Heart Association advisory recommending ...

McCullough also coauthored the commentary Stroke and the Microbiome published in the Jan. 2024 issue of the American Heart Association Stroke journal. Study details, background or design ...

researchers said Thursday ahead of the American Stroke Association's annual meeting in Los Angeles next week. "It is crucial to differentiate these two types of stroke because they need opposite ...

Quick action by two American Legion Post employees helped save the life of a 79-year-old Vietnam veteran suffering a stroke, ...

Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, remains the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the latest data from the American Heart Association (AHA). Lifestyle interventions ...