Dr. Ryan Sundermann, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital ER medical director, explains what it means to "BE FAST." And why it matters when it comes to the onset of a stroke!

B- Balance
E- Eyes
F - Face
A- Arm
S - Speech
T- Time

Most importantly time is critical in the event of a stroke. For every second a stroke is occurring, brain cells die. In other words, time is brain! Call 911 and seek emergency help right away.

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