Working Against the Clock: Recognizing Stroke Symptoms When Every Second Counts

When it comes to stroke, timing is everything. For every minute that passes without treatment, the risk of life-changing complications grows exponentially. Tune in to this episode to learn everything you need to know about recognizing stroke symptoms and how to respond when you do.

Join Dr. Eve Glazier as she sits down with interventional neurologist Dr. May Nour to discuss why strokes happen, how they are treated, and why they are so time sensitive. Dr. Nour, director of UCLA's mobile stroke unit program, shares the six letters everyone should memorize to quickly recognize critical stroke symptoms: BEFAST. Look out for sudden, acute changes in Balance, Eyes (vision), Face (droop or weakness), Arms (weakness or sensory changes), or Speech (slurred words) and recognize that it is Time to call 911. ASAP.

You will also learn about the risk factors for stroke--those you can control and those you can’t. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at mobile stroke units, how they work, and how they are revolutionizing stroke care by bringing the “hospital” to the patient.

The reality is that one in four of us will have a stroke in our lifetime. Memorize BEFAST, share it with five people you love, and have them share it with five more. This simple acronym could one day save your life or the life of someone you love.

🎧 Tune in here.

Podcast Credits
UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier

Host
Dr. Eve Glazier

Executive Producers
Annie Krasnow
Michael Burke
Suzanne Koudsi Walker

Producers
Niki Miller
Jessica Alabastro

Creative Producer
Kanza Shaheen

Associate Producer
Jennifer Feld

Technical Directors
Adrian Cardoso
Andrew Stocks

Editor
Tony Sweet

Recorded at
Canella Media

Special Thanks
To our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by:
UCLA Health Communications & Marketing
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Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.