The symptoms of a stroke starts immediately when the brain's blood flow is suddenly disrupted which suddenly cripples its functioning. Identifying stroke during the critical initial period and initiating treatment immediately is very important. Remember the acronym BEFAST: B - Balance: Sudden loss of body balance while standing or walking. E - Eyes: Sudden blurred or double vision due to the inability to focus. F - Face: Facial deviation, where one side of the face droops away from the center. A