11/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/12/2026 10:24
Updated: Thursday, November 12, 2026 11:14 AM
When it comes to a stroke, every second counts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), patients who arrive at the emergency room within 3 hours of their first symptoms often have less disability three months after their stroke as compared to those who received delayed care.
Knowing the most common signs of a stroke and getting the help you or a loved one needs is as easy as BEFAST:
See the symptoms? Don't wait - call 911 immediately.