Mini-Strokes Often Go Unnoticed: 9 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

### B — Balance

Sudden loss of balance or coordination.

### E — Eyes

Sudden blurred vision, double vision, or loss of sight.

### F — Face

One side of the face droops or becomes numb.

### A — Arms

One arm becomes weak, numb, or drifts downward.

### S — Speech

Speech becomes slurred, strange, or difficult.

### T — Time

Call emergency medical services immediately.

The American Stroke Association recommends B.E. F.A.S.T. as a rapid way to recognize possible stroke symptoms.

## What Should You Do If Symptoms Disappear?