A transient ischemic attack, or TIA, occurs when the brain is temporarily deprived of oxygen and the patient develops stroke symptoms but these resolve within 24 hours. This is sometimes referred to as a “mini stroke”.
A TIA is a warning sign that a full stroke is likely. The symptoms are the same as a full stroke. These include the drooping of one side of the face, numbness or weakness in one arm, one leg, or the arm and leg on the same side of the body, difficulty speaking or understanding or a combination of these symptoms.
A TIA or mini stroke is an emergency. Call 9-1-1 immediately. It is impossible to tell at the onset if it is a TIA or a complete full stroke. Do not delay.