One of the common symptoms of a stroke is half of the face droops or slightly twists downward. What to look for: Does one side of the face droop, or is it numb? Is the person’s smile uneven?
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We hope you’ve learned more about the F in F.A.S.T. and how to spot a stroke. Check out more games and test what you know throughout the F.A.S.T. Experience.
Now that you can identify face drooping and twisting, immediately call 911 when you recognize it.
Bonus Material | Check out this short testimonial from stroke survivor, Stefan, and his first responder.
Bonus Material | Ann’s 40-second video shows what someone’s face might look like when it droops.
Why does face drooping/twisting occur with a stroke?
During a stroke, blood flow to different parts of the brain can stop. If blood flow to the left side of the brain is compromised, the right side of the person’s face could droop or twist. If the blood flow to the right side of the brain is compromised, the left side of the person’s face could droop or twist.
The frontal lobe is the part of the brain responsible for motor control of voluntary muscles. If the frontal lobe is affected during a stroke, the person may have trouble smiling.