Arm drift: 0: A person can move both arms equally or not at all. 1: One arm drifts. Speech: ... the LAPSS may be the most sensitive and specific test to confirm a stroke diagnosis.

Does one arm drift downward? S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? T = Time to call 911 – Stroke is an emergency. Every minute counts. Call 911 immediately.

Does one arm drift downward? S = Speech Difficulty slurred speech. ... . 18 % of TIA patients might have a stroke as well. 50% of TIA can have a tiny stroke to be detected in MRI imaging.

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Strokes affect approximately 800,000 Americans annually. For National Stroke Awareness Month, CHRISTUS Health is helping people identify the signs of a stroke. The ...

A new three-minute test for stroke could improve treatment for thousands. The ... 'The 20-minute MRI may be distressing for patients who are already agitated by stroke symptoms, such as a weak arm.

T = Time to call 911 – Stroke is an emergency. Every minute counts. Call 911 immediately. Note the time when any of the symptoms first appear. Other stroke symptoms. Watch for sudden: ...