had a stroke or TIA have a higher chance of having another stroke.
These risk factors do not mean a person will definitely have a stroke. But they make sudden symptoms more important to recognize and act on quickly.
Remember FAST
FAST is a simple way to remember the main stroke warning signs:F — Face: Is one side of the face drooping?
A — Arms: Can the person raise both arms evenly?
S — Speech: Is speech slurred, strange, or hard to understand?
T — Time: Call emergency services immediately.
The NHS advises
