Stroke February 2017 PMID 28082668

BE-FAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time): Reducing the Proportion of Strokes Missed Using the FAST Mnemonic.

Sushanth Aroor, Rajpreet Singh, Larry B Goldstein

Mentions

115
Peak: 5 in Nov 2019
across 6 sources since Jun 2019

Extended reach

118,239
potential audience

Total likes

123

Video views

26,298

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Jun 2019 – May 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall discussion reflects a strong consensus on the importance of expanding stroke recognition beyond traditional signs, with phrases like 'EVERYONE should learn it' and 'time lost is brain lost' underscoring urgency. The tone is serious and educational, emphasizing that strokes can affect anyone and highlighting evidence that adding symptoms like balance and eyes to the assessment significantly improves detection rates. Words like 'proud', 'serious', and 'must consider' reinforce the perceived critical impact of these updates.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions endorse the importance of the BE-FAST mnemonic, emphasizing its role in improving stroke detection, as seen in comments supporting its adoption and referencing studies that show increased detection accuracy.

InterestHigh interest

The level of curiosity and concern is high, with posts highlighting the urgency of stroke recognition, especially emphasizing that strokes affect all ages and races, and noting updates to traditional methods.

EngagementHigh engagement

Users actively reference research findings, new protocols, and personal opinions, demonstrating deep involvement and understanding of stroke detection improvements.

ImpactModerate impact

While many acknowledge its significance in clinical and community health, some posts suggest the potential for broad health education benefits, but consensus on immediate impact remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how well the FAST (Face, Arm, Speech, Time) stroke identification tool captures all acute ischemic stroke patients and finds that a significant portion (around 14-44%) are missed using FAST alone.
  • Adding symptoms like gait imbalance, leg weakness, or visual problems to the FAST criteria significantly reduces missed stroke cases, suggesting a revised mnemonic could improve detection.
  • If these findings are confirmed through further research, updating public education on stroke signs to include these additional symptoms might help in identifying more stroke patients promptly, potentially improving outcomes.]

Top posts

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dens
@dens_r_d · X

Nachdem ich schon angesprochen wurde, kommt hier eine Erklärung. Warum immer BE FAST? Antwort: https://t.co/vAQlcQ3mV2 Mit FAST ohne BE wurden in dieser Studie 14,1% der Strokes nicht erkannt, mit Prüfung von "Balance" und "Eyes" nur noch 2,6%. @ZoiNetou #NeuroNerd #foamed

Nov 8, 2019 · 33 likes · 4 shares · 3,909 followers View post →
Lynda Thompson
@Lynda_Research · X

BE-FAST is the new stroke warning: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time. If you think you may have had a stroke, get to an ER with a stroke team as fast as safely possible to be evaluated. https://t.co/Y0JQNPdn1v

Jun 12, 2023 · 15 likes · 2 shares · 24,865 followers View post →
Pablo M Lavados
@PabloLavados · X

Aquí algo de evidencia #BE_FAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time) | Stroke https://t.co/26B59X4aKN

Jun 1, 2019 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 1,369 followers View post →
r
@dromron · X

This came up just now.. #onshiftteaching #FOAMed #meded Stroke scales are poor at detecting posterior stroke. The only scale I know that has been shown to include posterior stroke is https://t.co/1YNrtsoh2c https://t.co/EvpAHCgmEg

Dec 21, 2019 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 489 followers View post →
DvD
@AFreyburg · X

@SimonJacobs23 @ZoiNetou @Hendrik_F22 https://t.co/IoW89xKzRO

Oct 30, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 105 followers View post →
kot z twarzą jest też na tej innej stronie
@kot_z_twarza · X

link 1: https://t.co/64flRzNSnj

Oct 18, 2023 · 3 likes · 5,184 followers View post →

All mentions

DC Health
@dchealth.bsky.social · Bluesky

Did you know? Every minute counts when it comes to stroke. Learn the signs of stroke with BE FAST: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time. If you see any of these signs, call 911 immediately. stroke.org #StrokeAwareness #BEFAST

May 30, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
DC Health
@dchealth.bsky.social · Bluesky

Did you know? Every minute counts when it comes to stroke. Learn the signs of stroke with BE FAST: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time. If you see any of these signs, call 911 immediately. stroke.org #StrokeAwareness #BEFAST

May 28, 2025 · 1 like · 4 shares View post →
株式会社CERCIT
@CercitOfficial · X

【なぜBE-FAST? もう忘れない脳卒中の初期症状】動画を公開しました

Apr 20, 2025 · 61 followers View post →
richard.cosner
@richard_cosner · X

@Sassafrass_84 It's called "BE FAST" and EVERYONE should learn it...including women! Strokes are not limited to older people! Please don't poke fun at a very serious medical issue, STROKES do not care about anyone's age, sex, or race! https://t.co/0WCzEgN7RQ

Jan 16, 2025 · 7 followers View post →
Nick #RespiratorsFilterPathogens
@NickAnderegg · X

When it comes to stroke, "time lost is brain lost." It's *critical* to be aware of *all* of the symptoms that may strongly indicate stroke, even if not all of the traditional symptoms are observed! Source: https://t.co/1j3xf2Zuek 14/ https://t.co/yMR6owpzhO

Mar 18, 2024 · 2 likes · 7,147 followers View post →
kot z twarzą jest też na tej innej stronie
@kot_z_twarza · X

link 1: https://t.co/64flRzNSnj

Oct 18, 2023 · 3 likes · 5,184 followers View post →
Washington Health
@wash_health · X

We are proud to provide health education for our community, especially when it comes to youth. We hosted the Fremont Debate Academy x Civics branch for a workshop at our Fremont campus where students learned how to spot the signs of stroke using BE-FAST: https://t.co/jDZxqpFv9G https://t.co/gNUaZXjmGk

Jul 14, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,245 followers View post →
Liz Mann
@lizmnn · X

RT @Lynda_Research: BE-FAST is the new stroke warning: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time. If you think you may have had a stroke, get…

Jun 13, 2023 · 2 shares · 536 followers View post →
Julie Farrell
@Julesofthwood · X

RT @Lynda_Research: BE-FAST is the new stroke warning: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time. If you think you may have had a stroke, get…

Jun 12, 2023 · 2 shares · 6,198 followers View post →
Lynda Thompson
@Lynda_Research · X

BE-FAST is the new stroke warning: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time. If you think you may have had a stroke, get to an ER with a stroke team as fast as safely possible to be evaluated. https://t.co/Y0JQNPdn1v

Jun 12, 2023 · 15 likes · 2 shares · 24,865 followers View post →
levanlam
@levanlam0202 · X

BE-FAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time) https://t.co/t1GOXR184a

May 22, 2023 · 8 followers View post →
Stephan Ziegenhorn
@ziegenhorn · X

@GasdocHG beFAST sogar besser

May 10, 2023 · 83 followers View post →
Manoj Khadka
@manoj_432 · X

3a/ An awareness video on stroke (Nepali language) targeting general people was made focusing on * Identifying stroke (BE-FAST) * Lifestyle changes that can occur after stroke * Stroke prevention & post stroke care #BrainAwarenessWeek @IBROorg @dana_fdn https://t.co/e0fclUC1P8

Apr 8, 2023 · 266 followers View post →
Selina Wallis
@UnlockingBirth · X

Approx 14% strokes missed via FAST remember balance and eyes Too #BEFAST https://t.co/CwWArysnnV https://t.co/lhN27kM67k

Mar 12, 2023 · 1 like · 3,216 followers View post →
Richard Estep
@estepr · X

@Kirkby007 https://t.co/Om0hoB7I59

Mar 7, 2023 · 3,457 followers View post →
CryptoEstablishment
@BATstrokesquad · X

@Innov_Medicine https://t.co/s9ROs9HVBo

Jan 1, 2023 · 62 followers View post →
lina - Chaosmanagement #solidarität mit
@8288line · X

RT @AFreyburg: @SimonJacobs23 @ZoiNetou @Hendrik_F22 https://t.co/IoW89xKzRO

Nov 4, 2022 · 2 shares · 149 followers View post →
Ragna
@RagoutFin · X

RT @AFreyburg: @SimonJacobs23 @ZoiNetou @Hendrik_F22 https://t.co/IoW89xKzRO

Oct 30, 2022 · 2 shares · 871 followers View post →
DvD
@AFreyburg · X

@SimonJacobs23 @ZoiNetou @Hendrik_F22 https://t.co/IoW89xKzRO

Oct 30, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 105 followers View post →
VITa rahmawati
@vitaneuro · X

Pretest 1. What does BE-FAST algorithm mean? answer here: https://t.co/x3dD3aXxM9 https://t.co/1RuOPBr0vN

Oct 9, 2022 · 264 followers View post →
dens
@dens_r_d · X

@OFFICIALWMAS BE FAST, please. Balance and Eyes additionally to get posterior strokes. @ZoiNetou https://t.co/JWc6m6jnNM

Jan 25, 2022 · 3 likes · 3,909 followers View post →
Michelle Keiser
@keiser_michelle · X

@STEMthebleeding A significant number of strokes have been missed using only FAST https://t.co/5cGvcT5Y6U

Sep 25, 2020 · 384 followers View post →
CHI Saint Joseph Health
@chisaintjoseph · X

When it comes to strokes, remember to BE-FAST. This identifies if someone is having a stroke, and focuses on their balance, eyesight, facial weakness, arm weakness and impaired speech. For more information on strokes, read this article from @American_Heart https://t.co/mcQ72rkyIU https://t.co/r2DlVzH92F

May 31, 2020 · 4,612 followers View post →
dens
@dens_r_d · X

@Beschfl @publicenema2 @ZoiNetou Also das Akronym BE FAST kam so etwa 2016/2017 auf. https://t.co/TjzT2CpLnU

Apr 12, 2020 · 3,909 followers View post →
Syed Shahrul Naz
@drshahrul80 · X

RT @dromron: This came up just now.. #onshiftteaching #FOAMed #meded Stroke scales are poor at detecting posterior stroke. The only scale…

Dec 21, 2019 · 2 shares · 6,929 followers View post →
MedEdBot
@MedEdBot · X

RT @dromron: This came up just now.. #onshiftteaching #FOAMed #meded Stroke scales are poor at detecting posterior stroke. The only scale…

Dec 21, 2019 · 2 shares · 2,909 followers View post →
r
@dromron · X

This came up just now.. #onshiftteaching #FOAMed #meded Stroke scales are poor at detecting posterior stroke. The only scale I know that has been shown to include posterior stroke is https://t.co/1YNrtsoh2c https://t.co/EvpAHCgmEg

Dec 21, 2019 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 489 followers View post →
Urknallchirurgie
@Urknallchirurg1 · X

RT @dens_r_d: Nachdem ich schon angesprochen wurde, kommt hier eine Erklärung. Warum immer BE FAST? Antwort: https://t.co/vAQlcQ3mV2 Mit F…

Nov 8, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,165 followers View post →
Wunder Lich
@LunderWicht · X

RT @dens_r_d: Nachdem ich schon angesprochen wurde, kommt hier eine Erklärung. Warum immer BE FAST? Antwort: https://t.co/vAQlcQ3mV2 Mit F…

Nov 8, 2019 · 4 shares · 161 followers View post →
Joachim Unger
@xaqu1n · X

RT @dens_r_d: Nachdem ich schon angesprochen wurde, kommt hier eine Erklärung. Warum immer BE FAST? Antwort: https://t.co/vAQlcQ3mV2 Mit F…

Nov 8, 2019 · 4 shares · 779 followers View post →
dens
@dens_r_d · X

Nachdem ich schon angesprochen wurde, kommt hier eine Erklärung. Warum immer BE FAST? Antwort: https://t.co/vAQlcQ3mV2 Mit FAST ohne BE wurden in dieser Studie 14,1% der Strokes nicht erkannt, mit Prüfung von "Balance" und "Eyes" nur noch 2,6%. @ZoiNetou #NeuroNerd #foamed

Nov 8, 2019 · 33 likes · 4 shares · 3,909 followers View post →
Patricio Sandoval
@neuropuc · X

@RFVSMSci @FacMedicinaUC @ucchristus Así es https://t.co/Si5IONGMSD Stroke. 2017;48:479–481

Oct 11, 2019 · 6,556 followers View post →
Maramelia Miranda
@maramd · X

RT @pablolavados: Aquí algo de evidencia #BE_FAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time) | Stroke https://t.co/26B59X4aKN

Jun 13, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,051 followers View post →
Pablo M Lavados
@PabloLavados · X

Aquí algo de evidencia #BE_FAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time) | Stroke https://t.co/26B59X4aKN

Jun 1, 2019 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 1,369 followers View post →