Transient Ischemic Attack (aka Mini Stroke) Warning Signs and Symptoms You Can’t Ignore

A transient ischemic attack, aka mini stroke, occurs when a blood clot blocks the blood flow in the brain. This block is only temporary, or transient, and generally doesn’t damage brain tissue or cells.

The symptoms are often brushed away as nothing serious. They only last for a few minutes to a couple of hours. Knowing the warning signs and symptoms helps you to get proper treatment as early as possible to avoid an actual stroke. About 1 in 20 people who have a transient ischemic attack will have a major stroke within a few days, and 1 out of 10 …read more