Heart diseases are on the rise in every nation, the bane of the rich lifestyles. The deaths are most often because they are identified later than they should be and when primary care is not provided. To avoid such problems, here is a small formula that you can follow to save the life of a stroke victim, which could be anybody beside you at any point of time.

FAST:

F for Face: Ask the person to smile to check if it looks normal or if there is a droop in the lips

A for Arms: Ask him to raise his arms with the palms up and eyes closed

S for Speech Ask him to repeat a simple sentence and check for slurring or similar problems

T for Tongue Ask them to hold out their tongue straight. Stroke victims cannot do it without drooping it or moving it to one side.

(AW- Anil)