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When it comes to stroke, BE FAST

Last Modified: October 29, 2020

Family Medicine

A stroke is a life-threatening onset of neurological symptoms caused by a lack of oxygen and blood supply to the brain. Shamir Haji, MD, PPG ­– Neurology, walks us through the new acronym – BEFAST – for symptom onset recognition and explains why a prompt response for medical intervention makes all the difference.

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