Stroke Warning Signs & Prevention — Act FAST
For educational purposes only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. For adults 18+.
A stroke is a medical emergency where every minute counts — and recognising it quickly changes outcomes. This guide explains the FAST warning signs, the main types of stroke, and how to lower your risk.
The FAST warning signs of a stroke, the difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, what a TIA (mini-stroke) means, the major risk factors, and the lifestyle steps that lower stroke risk.
What's inside
- →The FAST signs — face, arm, speech, time
- →Types of stroke — ischemic vs hemorrhagic
- →TIA — the mini-stroke — why it's a warning
- →The major risk factors — what raises risk
- →Lowering your risk — the lifestyle levers
- →Recovery basics — what comes after
For educational purposes only
This guide is educational information about heart and cardiovascular health — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for care from a qualified doctor or cardiologist. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. See a doctor about symptoms, testing, and treatment, and never start or stop heart or blood-pressure medication without medical advice. Call 911 immediately for chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to the arm, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, a cold sweat, or stroke signs — remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911.