Work F.A.S.T. to save yourself or a loved one from stroke

One in 4 adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime, yet many people unaware of the signs. Davidson County Criminal Court Judge Cheryl Blackburn was one of them.

Judge Blackburn had just finished a sentencing hearing in May 2021, when she stopped to speak with a colleague and began experiencing symptoms without realizing it. She credits that encounter with saving her life.

World Stroke Awareness Day on Oct. 29.

KPRC 2 News Today spoke with Judge Blackburn about how the F.A.S.T. test can help you learn to recognize the signs of stroke. Watch the interview in the video player above.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:

• The F.A.S.T. Test
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention