A TIA, also called a “mini-stroke,” is a brief period of stroke symptoms. A TIA (which stands for “transient ischemic attack”) and an ischemic stroke have the same signs and symptoms, except that TIA symptoms often go away within an hour (but can last longer).
A TIA is a brief lack of blood flow to a part of your brain.
TIAs and stroke have similar causes.
Having a TIA puts you at immediate high risk of having a more severe stroke.
Both are medical emergencies. Call 911 immediately.
Finding the cause of your TIA and controlling your risk factors will help prevent a full-blown stroke that could cause lasting damage.