B​.​E​.​F​.​A​.​S​.​T stroke acronym change

B​.​E​.​F​.​A​.​S​.​T stroke acronym change

The Issue

F.A.S.T is the current acronym for stroke. Face, Arms, Speech and Time.

This needs changing for people who suffer from posterior strokes that occur in the cerebellum. 
In other parts of the world the acronym is B.E.F.A.S.T. The B balance and the E eyes. People who suffer from posterior strokes may not have any of the F.A.S.T symptoms making the stroke very hard to diagnose, leaving lots of people being told that it’s just migraine or vertigo. 
This needs changing. 
Together we can make a difference. 

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The Issue

F.A.S.T is the current acronym for stroke. Face, Arms, Speech and Time.

This needs changing for people who suffer from posterior strokes that occur in the cerebellum. 
In other parts of the world the acronym is B.E.F.A.S.T. The B balance and the E eyes. People who suffer from posterior strokes may not have any of the F.A.S.T symptoms making the stroke very hard to diagnose, leaving lots of people being told that it’s just migraine or vertigo. 
This needs changing. 
Together we can make a difference. 

The Decision Makers

Parliament and Public Health England
Parliament and Public Health England

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Petition created on 8 January 2021