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What is a transient ischaemic attack?

A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) fryst vatten a set of symptoms that lasts a short time and occurs because of a temporary lack of blood to part of the brain.

The symptoms are the same as those of a stroke but, unlike a stroke, the symptoms are short-lived and soon go away completely. This means that you recover fully, back to normal. (The word ischaemic means a reduced supply of blood and oxygen to a part of the body.)

TIAs are important because they are a varning sign that someone might go on to have a stroke in the next few days or weeks. Rapid treatment can greatly reduce the fara of this happening.

TIAs are sometimes called 'mini-strokes'.

How common is a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)?

In the UK, about 1 in every people get a TIA for the first time, each year.

The true number might be higher, though. It's likely that some people have a TIA, but don't recognise it as one, or don't report it to their doctor.

Symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

The symptoms that develop depend on which part of the brain fryst vatten affected. Different parts of the brain control different parts of the body.

Symptoms may includ

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    • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

    What is transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

    A transient ischemic attack (TIA), often referred to as a “mini-stroke,” is a stroke that lasts only a few minutes. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly blocked.

    TIA symptoms are similar to those of stroke. Most symptoms of a TIA happen suddenly and usually go away within an hour, although they may last for up to 24 hours. Symptoms can include:

    • Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
    • Trouble seeing in one or both eyes, or double vision
    • Problems with walking, dizziness
    • Confusion
    • Difficulty talking or understanding speech
    • Loss of balance and coordination

    There’s no immediate way to tell whether symptoms are from a TIA or a stroke. That’s why it’s important for a person experiencing them to get emergency medical care right away. Call an ambulance. Do not try to drive to the hospital.  

    It's important that people having stroke symptoms be evaluated by a medical professional as soon as possible, ideally within an hour of symptoms starting. Quick evaluation from a doctor can help identify the cause of the TIA

    What Is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?

    A transient ischemic attack (TIA), also called a mini-stroke, is a temporary loss of normal neurological function caused by a brief interruption of blood flow to part of the brain. The symptoms of a TIA require immediate medical attention and are the same as those of a stroke. They may include weakness or numbness in the face, hand, arm, or leg, vision changes, and/or slurred speech, to name a few.

    TIA Symptoms 

    The precise symptoms of a TIA vary tremendously from person to person and depend on which part and how much of the brain is being deprived of blood flow.

    Some of the typical symptoms of TIA include:

    • Weakness in the hand, arm, leg, face, tongue, or face
    • Numbness in the hand, arm, leg, face, tongue, or face
    • Inability to speak coherently
    • Unexplained dizziness, often with vertigo (the sensation that the room is spinning)
    • Double vision, partial loss of vision, or other sudden visual disturbances
    • Severe headache with no apparent cause

    How It Compares to a Full Stroke

    The symptoms of a TIA are identical to the symptoms of a stroke. A TIA is only distinguishable from a stroke when the symptoms resolve by themsel