SynthesisFrontiers in neurology2021
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing FAST and BEFAST in Acute Stroke Patients.
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33 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 50 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Predictive Power of China-PAR Against Cardiovascular Disease.Clinical medicine & research · 2024Pooled it
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- BE FAST Versus FAST: A Randomized Pilot Trial Comparing Retention of Stroke Symptoms Between 2 Mnemonics.Journal of the American Heart Association · 2024Trial
- The Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Synchronization with Effortful Swallowing on Post-stroke Dysphagia.Dysphagia · 2023Trial
- Interventional applications of a Stroke Heat Risk Prediction Model produce health benefits.Nature communications · 2026Article
- Knowledge of stroke warning signs, attitudes to emergency activation, and help-seeking practices among adults in a hospital catchment: a single-center KAP study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Diagnostic Accuracy of the ACT-FAST Tool for Prehospital Stroke Identification: A Systematic Review.Archives of academic emergency medicine · 2026Review
- Identifying Clinician Perspectives on Current Stroke Care Gaps Across the Care Continuum: An Ontario, Canada-Focused Study.Health services insights · 2026Article
- Examining Stroke Symptom Messages Implemented Globally: A Need for Contextually Relevant Stroke Symptom Messaging.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing · 2026Article
- Thrombotic Events and Stroke in the Year After COVID-19 or Other Acute Respiratory Infection.Emerging infectious diseases · 2025Article
- Knowledge of alarm signs of stroke among caretakers of stroke patients and first contact healthcare providers at two tertiary referral hospitals in Uganda.BMC neurology · 2025Article
- Stroke in Young Adults: An Overview and Non-Pharmacological Preventive Strategies.Brain sciences · 2025Review
- Effects of stem cell therapy on preclinical stroke.Open veterinary journal · 2025Review
- A pilot comparison of the retention rates of FAST and BEFAST stroke warning-sign mnemonics.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Updated Protocol for Stroke Code Management in Prehospital Settings: The Iranian Comprehensive Stroke Code Management Program (ICSCM Phase II).Archives of academic emergency medicine · 2025Article
- Prehospital notification in acute stroke: a retrospective cohort study.Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) · 2025Article
- Early identification of stroke symptoms and risk factors using the BE FAST method: benefits of early intervention in high-risk populations.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Characterizing TIA and stroke symptomatology in a population-based study: implications for and diagnostic value of FAST-based public education.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Systematic Review and Multidisciplinary Treatment Recommendations.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Enhancing Stroke Recognition: A Comparative Analysis of Balance and Eyes-Face, Arms, Speech, Time (BE-FAST) and Face, Arms, Speech, Time (FAST) in Identifying Posterior Circulation Strokes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate and compare the predictive value of Face, Arm, Speech Test (FAST) and Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time (BEFAST) scale in the acute ischemic stroke (AIS).
methodsWe searched Medline and Ovid databases for relevant literature in the English language. There were no limitations on the date. The sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratio, and diagnostic odds ratio were pooled for meta-analysis. The symmetric receiver operator characteristic curve and Fagan's Nomogram were drawn, and meta-regression and subgroup analysis were used to explore the source of heterogeneity.
resultsA total of 9 studies, including 6,151 participants, were analyzed. The combined sensitivity of FAST was 0.77 [95%
conclusionsOur findings indicated that FAST and BEFAST might be useful in the diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke. The diagnostic value of BEFAST in acute ischemic stroke was higher than in FAST; thus, it might have an important role in the fast recognition of acute ischemic stroke.
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