Stroke Care

Stroke Care

Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Minutes count when someone is having a stroke, and patients have the best chance of recovery if they receive treatment within three hours of first experiencing symptoms. 

B.E.F.A.S.T. to Recognize the Signs of a Stroke!

B.E.F.A.S.T. (see below) action on your part, combined with the highly skilled stroke treatment offered through Mass General Hospital (MGH) at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, can make a big difference in stroke recovery. 

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B (Balance)

Does the person have a loss of coordination?

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E (Eyes)

Is the person experiencing a loss of vision?

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F (Face)

Ask the person to smile. Does one side of their face droop?

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A (Arm)

Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

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S (Speech)

Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are their words slurred? 

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T (Time)

Act fast. Each minute lost means more brain cells die.