A new study suggests that both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST acronyms are effective in prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of a stroke. However, participants remembered the key stroke warning signs (face, arm, and speech) better with the F.A.S.T. acronym.
American Heart AssociationJan 30 2025 When it comes to prompting people to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST stroke warning signs acronyms were equally effective. However, people remembered the key stroke warning signs better with the F.A.S.T. acronym, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025. The meeting is in Los Angeles, Feb.
Both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST are acronyms used as health communication mnemonics to help a person remember important warning signs of stroke. The Association convened a diverse group of researchers with expertise in stroke, epidemiology and market research to conduct a study, which focused on the general public, to assess whether F.A.S.T. or BE-FAST leads to better stroke symptom recall and whether either acronym is more likely to prompt calling 911. Assessments of stroke and symptom knowledge among the two acronym groups were taken at baseline, immediately after viewing a 1-minute educational video and 30 days later.
STROKE F.A.S.T. BE-FAST 911 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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