In a Transient Ischemic Attack (“TIA”), a patient has stroke-like symptoms but by definition, these symptoms are only temporary (transient). The occurrence of a TIA can be a very important warning sign because they often occur before a full-blown stroke takes place. TIA’s typically only last about 10 to 20 minutes, but prompt diagnosis and treatment can prevent a more serious, life-threatening stroke from occurring. Once it has occurred, time is of the essence. Timely treatment can stop the damage from progressing and can even reverse the damage. Undiagnosed stroke or misdiagnosed stroke means delayed treatment or no treatment at all. This allows brain cell death to continue, and can quickly escalate to preventable permanent brain injury or death.