FASTER

See also: faster and fäster

English

Phrase

FASTER

(medicine, pathology) Acronym of face, arms, stability, talking, eyes, react. A mnemonic for diagnosing a cerebrovascular accident (“CVA”) or stroke. The mnemonic F-A-S-T-E-R also was coined in recognition of the word faster, as a need for speedy diagnosis and treatment.
Coordinate terms: CVA, FAST

Translations

face, arms, stability, talking, eyes, react

French: VITE

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