{"id":257615,"date":"2020-05-09T06:30:12","date_gmt":"2020-05-09T04:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=257615"},"modified":"2020-05-08T15:35:03","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T13:35:03","slug":"use-this-fast-test-when-testing-for-signs-of-a-stroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2020\/05\/09\/use-this-fast-test-when-testing-for-signs-of-a-stroke\/","title":{"rendered":"Use this FAST test when testing for signs of a stroke"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Strokes are the fourth biggest natural cause of death in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Daily 360 people suffer a stroke and out of those 110 people die and 90 are left with life-changing disabilities.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>A stroke is a brain attack and happens when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off.<\/p>\n<p>It can be caused by a blockage or a bleed.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Without blood, brain cells can be damaged or die.<\/p>\n<p>This damage can have different effects depending on where it happens in the brain and can affect the body, mobility and speech, as well as how patients think and feel.<\/p>\n<p>The type of disability caused by a stroke depends on the extent of brain damage and what part of the brain is damaged.<\/p>\n<p>Speedy treatment is vital when dealing with a stroke as every minute that treatment is delayed more of the brain is damaged.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">ALSO READ:<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/210348\/handy-energy-saving-tips-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Handy energy saving tips<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/210077\/save-for-emergencies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Save for emergencies<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The FAST test is an easy way to recognise and remember the signs of stroke.<\/p>\n<p>Using the FAST test involves asking these simple questions:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 F \u2013 Face \u2013 check their face.<\/p>\n<p>Has their mouth drooped?<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 A \u2013 Arms \u2013 Can they lift both arms?<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 S \u2013 Speech \u2013 Is their speech slurred?<\/p>\n<p>Do they understand you?<\/p>\n<p>\u2022T \u2013 Time \u2013 Time is crucial.<\/p>\n<p>If you see any of these signs, call an ambulance straight away.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" 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