Mini-Stroke Warning Signs in People Over 40: Why This Temporary Event Deserves Your Immediate Attention

the Face

Starts Drooping

 

Ask the person to smile.

If one side of the face suddenly droops or the smile looks uneven, this can indicate a neurological emergency.

Facial drooping is the F in the B.E. F.A.S.T. stroke-recognition method.

Even if the face returns to normal after several minutes, don’t ignore what happened.

Sudden Trouble Speaking

 

Speech changes can be subtle or dramatic.

Someone experiencing a TIA or stroke may suddenly:

Speak with slurred words, use the wrong words, struggle to form a sentence,