title: FAST positive does not always mean stroke.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, St. George's Hospital, London
authors.forename: Barry
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Moynihan
authors.forename: Rumana
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chowdhury
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pereira
mesh_terms: D002552:Cerebral Ventricles / Q000473:pathology; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008875:Middle Aged; D020521:Stroke / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D008775:Methylprednisolone