The quickest way to check for stroke is the FAST test (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) which is performed to help recognize stroke symptoms:
Face: When the person is asked to smile, it may be a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke if one side droops.
Arms: When the person is asked to hold both arms in front of the body, it may be a TIA or stroke if one arm slips.
Speech: When a person is requested to repeat a simple sentence, it may be a stroke or TIA if the speech is slurred or garbled.
Time: Seek medical help if any of these symptoms occur.