Actres Farimah Farjami in a coma following stroke

To perform stroke first aid, remember the FAST test:

F – FACE – Look at the patient’s face. Ask him or her to smile. Check if the patient smiles using only one side of the mouth. If yes, this is not normal.

A – ARMS – Ask the patient if he or she can raise both arms. If he or she can only lift one arm, it may signal a stroke.

S – SPEECH – Ask the patient to talk. If he or she cannot speak clearly, it’s not normal.

T – TIME – If all the signs are present, call for medical help immediately.

The first few minutes following a stroke are critical. Immediate medical attention should be provided to prevent serious brain injury.