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Do you know signs of a stroke? BE FAST are the words to remember

Do you know signs of a stroke? BE FAST are the words to remember
NPR News Sunday 01 November 2026, 22:22 UTC By Diane Webber 1 min read
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Sen. Chris Murphy is expected to fully recover from his stroke. The acronym BE FAST can help you remember the symptoms of stroke and what to do when it happens: Call 911 quickly.(Image credit: Allison Robbert)

Sen. Chris Murphy is expected to fully recover from his stroke. The acronym BE FAST can help you remember the symptoms of stroke and what to do when it happens: Call 911 quickly.

(Image credit: Allison Robbert)

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