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FAST is an acronym used as a mnemonic to help early recognition and detection of the signs and symptoms of a stroke. The acronym stands for Facial drooping, Arm (or leg) weakness, Speech difficulties and Time to call emergency services. [1] F - Facial drooping - A section of the face, usually only on one side, that is drooping and hard to move ...
Stroke face refers to facial drooping as a result of an oncoming stroke. Do not hesitate to call 911. Learn how rehabilitation improves facial changes.
Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by irregular, involuntary muscle contractions on one side (hemi-) of the face (-facial). [1] The facial muscles are controlled by the facial nerve (seventh cranial nerve), which originates at the brainstem and exits the skull below the ear where it separates into five main branches.
This test looks for facial droop, arm drift, and a change in the person's speech pattern. Another test that can be used and is a modification to the CPSS is the Face Arm Speech Test (FAST). This checks for facial weakness, arm weakness, and speech disturbances. The ROSIER (Recognition of Stroke in The ER), is a test used by an ER physician.
The facial nerve, also known as the seventh cranial nerve, cranial nerve VII, or simply CN VII, is a cranial nerve that emerges from the pons of the brainstem, controls the muscles of facial expression, and functions in the conveyance of taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.
Once the facial paralysis sets in, many people may mistake it as a symptom of a stroke; however, there are a few subtle differences. A stroke will usually cause a few additional symptoms, such as numbness or weakness in the arms and legs. And unlike Bell's palsy, a stroke will usually let patients control the upper part of their faces.
Facial weakness is a medical sign associated with a variety of medical conditions. [1] Some specific conditions associated with facial weakness include: [citation needed] Stroke; Neurofibromatosis; Bell's palsy; Ramsay Hunt syndrome; Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak; Myasthenia gravis
Image credits: BACKGRID/VidaPress Dr. Rubinstein said of Katy: “Her cheeks do look thinner overall, and she certainly does look more angular and thinner. There is also less depth to her face.