FASTER

See also: faster and fäster

English

Phrase

FASTER

  1. (medicine, pathology) Acronym of face, arms, stability, talking, eyes, react, a mnemonic for diagnosing a cerebrovascular accident (“CVA”) or stroke; coined in recognition of the word faster, as a need for speedy diagnosis and treatment.
    Coordinate terms: CVA, FAST

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