FAST positive does not always mean stroke.
Patients who are face, arm, speech test (FAST) positive may have a stroke mimic diagnosis. Careful attention to the speed of onset of symptoms is paramount. Magnetic resonance imaging is helpful in supplementing the clinical assessment.
Moynihan
Barry
B
Department of Neurology, St. George's Hospital, London
Chowdhury
Rumana
R
Pereira
Anthony
A
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