Recognizing Warning Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke | In Case of Emergency | Mass General Brigham

What are the early signs of a stroke? DaMarcus Baymon, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Faulkner Hospital, describes how to quickly identify stroke symptoms using the F.A.S.T. acronym. F: facial drooping on one side. A: arm weakness. S: Speech that’s slurred or strange. T: Time – act fast and get help immediately. By paying attention to stroke symptoms and acting quickly, you can save a life and prevent worse damage. This information in this video is provided solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be used in place of professional medical advice, diagnosis and treatment from your physician or another qualified health provider that may be available to you. Subscribe Link:    / @massgeneralbrigham   For more information on how to help in a stroke emergency: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en... 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Signs of a stroke and remembering F.A.S.T. 0:33 - Stroke intervention and prevention About Mass General Brigham: Mass General Brigham combines the strength of two world-class academic medical centers, five nationally ranked specialty hospitals, 11 community hospitals, and dozens of health centers. Our doctors and researchers accelerate medical breakthroughs and drive innovations in patient care. They are leaders in medical education, serving as Harvard Medical School faculty and training the next generation of physicians. Mass General Brigham’s mission is to deliver the best, affordable health care to patients everywhere. Together, we transform the health of our communities and beyond. #Stroke #StrokeSymptoms #StrokeRecovery #StrokeTreatment #StrokeSigns #MassGeneralBrigham #Emergency Visit Mass General Brigham: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/ Find us on social: Twitter:   / massgenbrigham   Instagram:   / massgeneralbrigham   Facebook:   / massgeneralbrigham   LinkedIn:   / mass-general-brigham   Mass General Brigham:    / massgeneralbrigham   Recognizing Warning Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke | In Case of Emergency | Mass General Brigham    • Recognizing Warning Signs and Symptom...