Diseases

Mini Stroke

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Transient ischemic attack (tia, mini-stroke): a neurological event with the signs and symptoms of a stroke, but which go away within a short period of time. Also called a mini-stroke, a tia is due to a temporary lack of adequate blood and oxygen (ischemia) to the brain.

SYMPTOMS

It can be difficult to identify that you’ve had a tia, but a few symptoms may indicate a ministroke. The symptoms may be fleeting.
The most common symptoms of a tia are:

vision changes
dysphasia (trouble speaking)
confusion
balance issues
tingling
an altered level of consciousness
dizziness
passing out
an abnormal sense of taste
an abnormal sense of smell
weakness or numbness on just one side of the body or face, determined by the location of the blood clot in the brain
Call 911 or go to the emergency room if you’re having any of these symptoms.