American Heart Association

During American Stroke Month, the American Heart Association is expanding its stroke warning acronym. For years, people were taught to remember 'F.A.S.T.' Now, health experts in Missouri and across the country are urging residents to learn 'B.E. F.A.S.T.' – adding two additional warning signs that could help people recognize a stroke sooner and seek life-saving treatment faster.

During American Heart Month, the American Heart Association in St. Louis is urging Missourians to learn CPR and keep up with regular heart checkups as part of its 'Nation of Lifesavers' campaign. The association says most cardiac arrests happen at home, making bystander CPR critical.